Overview

• Cody Bellinger will opt out and test free agency after a 29-homer season, with Trent Grisham and several depth arms also positioned to hit the market.
• Aaron Judge’s elbow issue is under evaluation this offseason, and neither he nor the team has ruled out surgery.
• Anthony Volpe’s postseason struggles and a partially torn left labrum have prompted scrutiny of shortstop, with surgery and a spring competition possible.
• The bullpen is flagged for upgrades after late-game letdowns, and Gerrit Cole’s recovery timeline points to missing the start of 2026.
• External projections forecast a quiet approach centered on a possible Bellinger reunion and promotion pressure from Spencer Jones, while Aaron Boone expects to return and Brian Cashman’s post-2026 plans are unresolved.