Overview

• The Yankees’ relief corps now includes eight dependable arms following trades for David Bednar, Camilo Doval and Jake Bird and will force tough roster decisions on marginal pitchers like Jonathan Loáisiga.
• Ryan McMahon arrives from the Rockies to shore up third base defense and add power against left-handed pitching.
• José Caballero brings MLB-leading steal ability to the bench and puts pressure on Anthony Volpe to avoid defensive lapses.
• Austin Wells now faces a challenge from Ben Rice for playoff starts behind the plate, reflecting renewed competition across the bench.
• Cam Schlittler and Will Warren are poised to compete for the back end of the rotation alongside returning Luis Gil.