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The New York Yankees are actively pursuing roster upgrades across multiple positions this offseason as various trade rumors and player developments emerge.
Yankees Linked to Trade Speculation
According to Darragh McDonald on sports.yahoo.com, the Yankees are exploring potential improvements in several areas. The most striking name in the mix is Corey Seager, with Jon Heyman reporting that the Yankees have held discussions with the Rangers regarding the infielder. However, skepticism remains due to Seager’s full no-trade clause, his injury history, his age past 30, and the heavy financial commitment remaining on his contract, alongside the prospect capital required to facilitate a deal. Additional trade connections point to Luis Arraez and Brandon Lowe for second base, as well as Carson Kelly at catcher, though upcoming CBA negotiations could delay major moves until an agreement nears.
Anthony Volpe Changes Representation
Reporting on sports.yahoo.com from Randy Miller details Anthony Volpe’s late-season turnaround following a minor-league stint in 2026, which featured a 95 wRC+ from September 10 onward and improved defensive play. A conversation with Scott Boras reportedly served as the turning point, as Volpe contacted the prominent agent for performance feedback. Following the advice, Volpe parted ways with WME Sports and signed with Boras Corp. right before the start of the playoffs, aiming to build on the momentum for the 2027 season.
Antonio Gomez Switches to Pitching
As reported on sports.yahoo.com by Jim Callis, 24-year-old Antonio Gomez is shifting his career focus from catching to pitching. Initially signed out of Venezuela by the Yankees in 2018 for his arm strength, Gomez struggled offensively in the minors despite developing solid defensive skills. The organization proposed a pitching conversion in 2025, and while he continues to refine his command, his pitching arsenal features a fastball reaching triple digits, a sinker in the upper 90s, a mid-90s cutter, and a slider in the mid-80s.
