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Yankees Add DeJong, Press Second Bellinger Bid as Freddy Peralta Talks Reignite

Teams are juggling depth moves with costly pursuits of impact bats or frontline pitching as spring training approaches.

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 24: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates scoring against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning in their MLB game at Rogers Centre on September 24, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 30: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros scores ahead of catcher J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Minute Maid Park on April 30, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Yankees signed infielder Paul DeJong to a minor-league deal with a spring invite, and he would earn $1 million if he makes the roster.
  • The club has made a second offer to free agent Cody Bellinger, who remains its stated priority, and has checked in on Bo Bichette as an option evaluated for infield fit.
  • Trade discussions for Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta are expected to resume soon, with the Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, Braves and Red Sox among interested teams.
  • Peralta increased his appeal with a 17-6, 2.70 ERA, 204-strikeout 2025 season and a modest $8 million salary for 2026, though the acquisition cost is expected to be high.
  • The Phillies still have an offer out to J.T. Realmuto as talks continue, and they announced Don Mattingly as their new bench coach, while the Blue Jays officially signed Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million deal that observers say could reduce the chances of a Bo Bichette return.