Yankees weigh Bellinger, Grisham and a marquee outfield addition

The New York Yankees enter the offseason facing a series of high-stakes roster decisions after their playoff run ended with a loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, with two outfielders headed to free agency and several internal pieces pushing for playing time. Central choices for general manager Brian Cashman and owner Hal Steinbrenner include whether to try to re-sign Cody Bellinger, retain Trent Grisham, pursue a top-tier target such as Kyle Tucker, or prioritize pitching and bullpen upgrades while promoting internal prospects.

Bellinger, who opted out of the final year and a reported $25 million owed on his contract, posted a .272/.334/.480 line with 29 home runs, 98 RBI and 12 stolen bases in 2025 and played all three outfield positions plus some first base. Cashman praised his contribution, saying, "He was an impact player for us," and added the club expects Bellinger to test free agency while acknowledging no talks have taken place. Grisham, a one-year reclamation project who signed for $5 million, broke out with a career-high 34 homers and a .348 on-base percentage, positioning him for a substantial raise on the open market.

At the top of the free agent landscape is Kyle Tucker,...