Overview
- The Yankees departed Orlando without a major signing or trade after what Cashman called a market moving at glacial speed.
- Cashman said trade talks have been tough, he dislikes the asks coming their way, and he emphasized the club is not operating with an open blank checkbook.
- Re-signing Cody Bellinger remains the priority, with a crowded field of big-market suitors as the team stays opportunistic.
- Pitching depth is a focus with Gerrit Cole targeting May or June and Carlos Rodón not expected back until April or May, and the club has checked on options from Tatsuya Imai to trade targets like MacKenzie Gore.
- Tangible moves were limited to retaining Trent Grisham and Ryan Yarbrough and selecting right-hander Cade Winquest in the Rule 5 Draft, as rivals such as the Dodgers, Phillies, and Orioles made headline additions.