The New York Yankees' first impulse of the offseason made perfect sense for their current budgetary position: Tim Hill's option was picked up, while Jonathan Loaisiga's was declined. Their second offseason splurge made a similar amount of sense, especially with left-hander Carlos Rodón likely unavailable for the month of April after starting the offseason with a surgical procedure.
According to FanSided MLB insider Robert Murray, the Yankees are "closing in" on a deal for Ryan Yarbrough, who they stealthily picked up off the Toronto Blue Jays' cut list just before Opening Day 2025.