Overview
- General manager Brian Cashman said there is no indication a rebuild should be considered, rejecting a teardown after the ALDS exit.
- The Yankees plan targeted adjustments for 2026 within existing financial commitments, with recent acquisitions under team control through next season.
- New York finished 94-68, tied for the American League’s best record, before losing to the Blue Jays in the division series.
- Gerrit Cole is expected to return following Tommy John surgery, with Clarke Schmidt also having undergone the procedure as the club coped with Juan Soto’s free-agent departure.
- Several players from last season are heading to free agency, including Paul Goldschmidt, Trent Grisham, Cody Bellinger, Luke Weaver and Devin Williams, creating openings to add different skill sets.