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Yankees Excel After Soto Departure as Trade Options Multiply

New signings have propelled New York to the top of the AL East, prompting trade speculation.

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Overview

  • Yankees used Soto’s rejected $760 million, 16-year offer to sign Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt, Max Fried and Devin Williams.
  • Bellinger has tallied 32 RBI and eight home runs while Goldschmidt leads the team with a .347 batting average and .899 OPS.
  • Fried has recorded a 7-0 mark with a 1.29 ERA through his first 11 starts and Williams has solidified the bullpen with dependable relief.
  • Carlos Rodon praised the roster reshuffle for adding depth, saying reallocating resources made the team more complete than before.
  • Reports indicate the Yankees are exploring deals sending Bellinger and Williams to the Phillies in search of a right-handed bat and another starter.