Overview
- GM Brian Cashman says the Yankees are very interested in re-signing Cody Bellinger after his 29-homer season, with rotation, bullpen and a backup catcher also on the winter checklist.
- New York issued a $22.05 million qualifying offer to Trent Grisham, who has until Nov. 18 to decide, and the club plans to pursue him even if he declines.
- Cashman says top prospect Spencer Jones will enter Spring Training with a legitimate shot at a starting outfield job after posting 35 homers and 29 steals in Double-A and Triple-A.
- Reports indicate the Dodgers and Blue Jays are suitors for free-agent closer Edwin Díaz, who opted out after a dominant year, as the Mets work to keep him in Queens.
- Jon Heyman does not expect the Yankees or Mets to be primary Kyle Tucker bidders; the Phillies met with Kyle Schwarber’s agents at the GM meetings, and The Athletic links the Red Sox to reliever Devin Williams.