Overview
- The Yankees said Cashman skipped the Las Vegas sessions because of a last-minute, non-baseball obligation, and MLB confirmed his absence.
- He is speaking to reporters via Zoom on Wednesday and continuing his duties from off-site.
- Assistant GM Mike Fishman, vice president Kevin Reese, and director Matt Ferry are attending the meetings in person for New York.
- This is Cashman’s first absence from the event, which he has previously characterized as a preparatory step where groundwork for moves can be laid.
- New York’s offseason priorities include decisions on Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham, bullpen help with free agents such as Luke Weaver and Devin Williams, rotation reinforcements with Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón, and Clarke Schmidt expected to open on the injured list, and a stated aim reported locally to reduce payroll toward under $300 million.