The Yankees have Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, Luis Gil and Will Warren projected for rotation spots, and some wondered if they would pursue another pricey starter to secure a sturdy reinforcement at the beginning of the season with the end-game goal of having an incredibly deep rotation.

The Yankees are considering trade options for starting pitchers as their chances of signing Tatsuya Imai are apparently over.

The Marlins have agreed to terms on a one-year, $13 million free agent contract with veteran reliever Pete Fairbanks, the Athletic reports.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/yankees/onsi as Yes, Yankees Need Another Starter for 2026. The New York Yankees are chasing outfielder Cody Bellinger this offseason, and seem to be after a starting pitcher as well, despite recent comments from Aaron Boone that they don't necessarily need one.

The New York Yankees apparently have their failsafe in case Cody Bellinger leaves in free agency. The Yankees have checked in on veteran outfielder Austin Hays, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Wednesday.

While Cody Bellinger is a top target for both teams, The Post’s Jon Heyman reported Wednesday that the Bronx Bombers have too checked in on veteran Austin Hays. Heyman reported Tuesday that the Amazin’s have interest in the righty outfielder.

A backup plan has reportedly emerged for the Yankees should they fail to re-sign Cody Bellinger in free agency.

Now deep in the offseason and into the holiday season, the New York Yankees wished fans a happy holiday in a recent social media video. Each taking turns saying a few words, the Yankees teammates and manager Aaron Boone shared a scripted message.

The New York Yankees reportedly want Cody Bellinger back, but are checking in on backup plans in case they lose him.

The New York Yankees have posted three consecutive seasons with their worst bullpen performance in the past 10 seasons. The trend hasn’t received much attention — outside of Devin Williams’ woes last season — but the bullpen has been a consistent weakness that needs to be addressed this offseason.

On that note, a perfect target just landed right in its lap: Justyn-Henry Malloy. The Detroit Tigers designated Malloy for assignment late last week, a rather surprising move considering that Malloy is just 25 years old and owns a career .286/.416/.467 minor-league slash line.