NYY News: Projections and rumors swirl around Soto

ESPN | Jesse Rogers : The top story in baseball this offseason continues to be the Juan Soto sweepstakes.

An ESPN poll asked 18 team executives and insiders several questions about pending free agents, with 11 projecting Soto to command a deal of at least $600 million and 12 expecting him to return to the Bronx.

Four predicted hed make the crosstown move to Queens, with two seeing Toronto as his most likely landing place.

The overarching rationale for those who picked Soto to remain in pinstripes? The Yankees dont let stars walk.

That happens to other teams.

MLB Trade Rumors | Darragh McDonald : The Yankees added infielder Caleb Durbin and catcher Jesus Rodriguez to their 40-man roster yesterday ahead of the 6 PM deadline to ensure neither is vulnerable to be poached in next months Rule 5 draft.

Pitcher Carson Coleman, who was claimed in last years Rule 5 draft by the Rangers but missed 2024 to injury, was returned to the Yankees as well.

New York Post | Ryan Glasspiegel : Michael Kay was despondent over the news that the Yankees 2025 Opening Day will be an ESPN exclusive.

Barring a special arrangement, like Kay calling the game on the radio or participating as a sideline reporter, it will be the first time in 38 years that the voice of the Yankees has not covered their Opening Day as either a reporter or broadcaster.

CBS Sports | RotoWire Staff : In a minor move, the Yankees signed pitcher Cristian Hernandez to a minor-league deal.

The 24-year-old, who had spent his entire career in the Phillies organization, pitched to a 3.40 ERA in 42.1 innings with their Double-A affiliate last season..

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