Here is the latest Yankees free agency and trade buzz during the 2024-25 MLB offseason…
December 2, 7:30 p.m
The Yankees may be looking to bring back one of their free bullpen arms.
Both New York and right-handed Tommy Kahnle According to Dan Martin of the New York Post, they are said to be interested in a potential reunion next year.
It would be the fourth time the Americans have reacquired Kahnle.
Originally drafted by the organization in the fifth round of the 2010 MLB draft, he was traded after spending the first two seasons of his career in the bullpen with the Rockies and White Sox before re-signing with the club. the 2022 season after a stint with the Dodgers.
Kahnle has missed time with shoulder injuries in each of the last two seasons, but has been relatively productive even when healthy, combining for a 2.38 ERA and 1.12 WHIP while striking out 94 batters in 92 games.
The Yankees will surely look to add numerous relievers this offseason alone Luke Weaver, Ian Hamiltona Jake Cousins remaining from their bullpen last season.
November 26, 11:25 p.m
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell according to several reports, he is signing a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The deal is for five years for $182 million until a natural person comes forward. There are reports that there is some deferred money in the deal and there are no severance clauses involved.
Snell opted out of his two-year, $62 million contract with the San Francisco Giants after an uneven first season in the Bay Area. After posting a 6.31 ERA in his first eight starts and a stint in the IL, Snell has bounced back to be more on par with his 2023 Cy Young. He had a 1.45 ERA, including pitching a no-hitter.
MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reported that the Yankees, Red Sox and Orioles were on Snell before he signed with the Dodgers.
November 22, 7:23 p.m
The Yankees and a right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler they have “at least some common interest,” according to a report from MLB Network’s Jon Morosi.
“I was told there was at least some mutual interest between Walker Buehler and the New York Yankees,” Morosi said on MLB Network. “And while that would be an amazing story, it’s certainly not unprecedented to see someone join the team they beat in the World Series last year. … The New York Yankees, with some coming and going in their rotation, are looking rotation aid.’
Buehler, 30, started Games 3 and 5 in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series win over the Yankees in late October.
After allowing two hits on five hits and two over five scoreless innings in an eventual 4-2 Game 3 victory that put the Dodgers up 3-0 in the Series, Buehler’s perfect ninth inning in Game 5 two days later earned the save and sealed. series.
A two-time All-Star, Buehler went 1-6 with a 5.38 ERA in 16 regular season starts last season. In the postseason — his first playoff appearance since 2021 — he was 3-1 with a 3.60 ERA in four games (three starts).
Buehler underwent Tommy John surgery in August 2022 and missed the 2023 season before avoiding arbitration for 2024 with the Dodgers on a one-year deal reportedly worth $8 million.
November 14, 20:26
While the Yankees attempt to re-sign Juan Soto, the team is also looking for other ways to improve this offseason, including potentially adding a top starter to the mix.
According to The Post’s Jon Heyman, the Yankees are “in everyone,” including Blake Snell, Corbin Burnes a Max Friedalong with top-notch free agent release agents.
How seriously the Yankees pursue the likes of Snell and Burnes will depend on Soto’s return. If Soto goes elsewhere, the Yankees will have more money to spend on other pieces and likely push harder for those top arms.
The Yankees were linked with Snell last season but were unable to agree on a contract. New York traded for Marcus Stroman, and Snell eventually signed with the San Francisco Giants in mid-March.
The report also states that the Yankees like Alex Bregman a Willy Adames in the third row, but they are not opposed to bringing it back Gleyber Torres for second base. They are letting the outfielder “look around” but could consider him later depending on what Torres finds in free agency.
November 8, 1:10 p.m
The Yankees are showing interest in the right-hander Carlos Estevezaccording to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi.
Morosi noted earlier this week that New York was one of the more aggressive teams that spoke to representatives of many of the released players during the GM meetings — and now Estevez is the first name to be revealed.
It’s certainly no surprise that the defending AL champs are looking at bullpen additions early on because they could lose. Clay Holmes, Tommy Kahnlea Tim Hill free agency this offseason.
Estevez is one of the best arms available and would certainly be a nice addition in another strong season in which he posted a 2.45 ERA and 0.90 WHIP while playing in 26 games with the Los Angeles Angels and Philadelphia Phillies.