{"id":22978,"date":"2026-11-11T17:41:23","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T01:41:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/?p=22978"},"modified":"2026-11-11T17:41:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T01:41:23","slug":"keys-to-a-succesful-yankees-offseason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/2026\/11\/11\/keys-to-a-succesful-yankees-offseason\/","title":{"rendered":"Keys to a Succesful Yankees Offseason"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 season has come and gone, and the offseason has taken center stage in baseball. For the <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/yankees\">New York Yankees<\/a>, this means several key areas need to be addressed as the team looks for its first World Series title since 2009.<\/p>\n<h4>Add a Right-Handed Hitting Catcher<\/h4>\n<p><a id=\"coTpNv1uSS9PIK7X4Uv48g\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2229239391\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'coTpNv1uSS9PIK7X4Uv48g',sig:'1SxgvdltMRORp_q2aNrZya6b4tLXHlN8nzI_9ge8aUA=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2229239391',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Despite a pedestrian start, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wellsau01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Austin Wells<\/strong><\/a> turned his season around over the final two months of 2026. After the trade deadline, the 25-year-old posted a .785 OPS with seven home runs and 18 RBI. He stayed hot in October, hitting .333 with multiple extra-base hits. However, he shouldn\u2019t be relied upon as the everyday catcher.<\/p>\n<p>Against southpaws, the lefty Wells slashed .122\/.192\/.244 with a 32.2 percent strikeout rate. Simply put, the Yankees need a right-handed hitting catcher to platoon with Wells. Free agents <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=kellyca02,kelly-005car,kelly-004car&amp;search=Carson+Kelly&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Carson Kelly<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jeffery01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Ryan Jeffers<\/strong><\/a> are both enticing options, as the two hit .298 and .267, respectively, against lefties in 2026.<\/p>\n<h4>Find a New Third Baseman<\/h4>\n<p><a id=\"TS_CF8aKQDZQ97j8lJ5uKA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2293903730\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'TS_CF8aKQDZQ97j8lJ5uKA',sig:'L7FNnQe6oSOOoOyh-gSVwip_B99lDPxQG3AgqYy42NU=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2293903730',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>2026 was not kind to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcmahry01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Ryan McMahon<\/strong><\/a>, as the 31-year-old posted a 78 wRC+ in 124 games. He also regressed with his glove, posting zero outs above average one season after being named a Gold Glove finalist. With subpar offense and deteriorating defense, McMahon\u2019s time in the Bronx looks murky at best.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the third base market is bleak. Outside of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bohmal01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Alec Bohm<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=sato--000ter&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Teruaki Sato<\/strong><\/a>, nobody\u2019s name in this year\u2019s free agent class jumps off the page. The team could certainly trade for someone, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/paredis01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Isaac Paredes<\/strong><\/a> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/leebr02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brooks Lee<\/a><\/strong> being potential suitors. However, they could also shift infielder <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lombage02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">George Lombard Jr.<\/a><\/strong> to the hot corner, since he played the position in the minor leagues. This would open the shortstop position, which has a deeper trade pool with players like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hendegu01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Gunnar Henderson<\/strong><\/a> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/delacel01.shtml\">Elly De La Cruz<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>Figure Out Second Base<\/h4>\n<p><a id=\"PiOZrOc8RmhvZhwZMJPTiw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2239425302\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'PiOZrOc8RmhvZhwZMJPTiw',sig:'Xw_bmkbyrJ4fFrIRliHZ77CSc1bWkiOwhik_ILTVXK8=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2239425302',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Like McMahon, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/chishja01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jazz Chisholm Jr.<\/a><\/strong> struggled mightily in 2026. His OPS dropped from .813 in 2025 to .711, while his WAR sank from 4.2 to 1.7. The Yankees didn\u2019t extend him a qualifying offer, and the team hasn\u2019t expressed interest in bringing him back. This means the Yankees will have another infield hole to fill, although this time, the options are plentiful.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/garcilu04.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Luis Garcia Jr.<\/strong><\/a>, who the Yankees acquired at the trade deadline, has 508 career games under his belt at second base. Likewise, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/v\/volpean01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Anthony Volp<\/strong>e<\/a> fit the position perfectly after moving there in September. However, if the front office wants to pursue an external option, the free agent market has several appealing names. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lowebr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brandon Lowe<\/a><\/strong> posted a career-best 5.3 WAR in 2026, mashing 35 home runs and 96 RBI in the process. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/arraelu01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Luis Arraez<\/strong><\/a>, meanwhile, hit .310 with 12 outs above average at second base.<\/p>\n<h4>Address the Bullpen<\/h4>\n<p><a id=\"4jbGgF19Q29TBLRvZ1cbLw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2270619109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'4jbGgF19Q29TBLRvZ1cbLw',sig:'-AJ_FKf8X7n9DyZ99Qnl9RWaBnASYJzANKGdPnJMwZc=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2270619109',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In 2026, the Yankees\u2019 bullpen led the league with a 3.13 ERA. However, two of its top contributors are free agents, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bednada01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>David Bednar<\/strong><\/a> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/blackpa01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Paul Blackburn<\/a><\/strong> set to hit the open market. The Yankees extended the qualifying offer to Bednar, and the 32-year-old has until November 17 to accept it. However, Blackburn will have multiple suitors, meaning the Yankees might have a big hole to fill.<\/p>\n<p>With a deep starting rotation and lots of highly regarded pitching prospects, the team could realistically address the bullpen internally. However, if they don\u2019t take that path, free agents like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/morejad01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Adrian Morejon<\/a><\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/v\/vesiaal01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Alex Vesia<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/i\/iglesra01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Raisel Iglesias<\/strong><\/a> would bolster the Yankees\u2019 relief corps.<\/p>\n<h4>Replace Brad Ausmus and James Rowson<\/h4>\n<p><a id=\"VX7QES7rTqpL7eZ_06lTIw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2224158607\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'VX7QES7rTqpL7eZ_06lTIw',sig:'OlfuPby17L6jZT6y-3R3radr2W3oXhoTSEsPfNaizi4=',w:'594px',h:'413px',items:'2224158607',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, it was announced that Yankees&#8217; bench coach <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/ausmubr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-11-11_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brad Ausmus<\/a><\/strong> and hitting coach James Rowson would not be returning for 2027. While Ausmus accepted the <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/astros\">Houston Astros&#8217;<\/a> managerial position, James Rowson accepted the <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/giants\">San Francisco Giants&#8217;<\/a> offensive coordinator role, leaving the Yankees with two open spots on their coaching staff. It\u2019s unclear who the team is targeting for the positions, but the roles will certainly be something to monitor as the offseason picks up.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Main Photo:<\/h4>\n<p><a id=\"SRiagrX_Tjdsg3wZrMJPXw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2296292764\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'SRiagrX_Tjdsg3wZrMJPXw',sig:'YHHn0LVWLvjk1Ze1Yw95h0qGCCtGn038ks-SwVHsllc=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2296292764',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 season has come and gone, and the offseason has taken center stage in baseball. 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