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The New York Yankees are actively exploring upgrades at several positions this offseason, and MLB Trade Rumors' Darragh McDonald has provided a comprehensive overview of the latest speculation surrounding the team's potential moves.
Among the most surprising names linked to the Yankees is Corey Seager, with Jon Heyman reporting that New York has engaged in discussions with the Texas Rangers about the star shortstop. However, skepticism surrounds this rumor for multiple reasons: Seager possesses full no-trade protection, and as an injury-prone middle infielder past his 30th birthday, absorbing the remainder of his lucrative contract—or surrendering prospect capital to convince Texas to cover a portion of it—appears questionable.
In other areas, the Yankees have been connected to second basemen Luis Arraez and Brandon Lowe, as well as catcher Carson Kelly. Meanwhile, ongoing CBA negotiations cast a shadow of uncertainty over all offseason activity, and it remains possible that the Yankees will hold off on major moves until a new agreement is within reach.
Volpe's Midseason Turnaround Tied to Boras Advice
NJ.com's Randy Miller examines the narrative surrounding Anthony Volpe's second-half resurgence following his second minor-league stint in 2026. While the turnaround may be somewhat overstated—Volpe posted a 95 wRC+ from September 10 onward, which is above his career average but still modest—his improved batting average and regained defensive confidence were encouraging signs down the stretch. Apparently, a conversation with agent Scott Boras served as the catalyst for Volpe's bounceback.
Volpe reportedly reached out to Boras at some point during the year to gather feedback on his game. Although the specific advice remains unclear, Boras's expertise is well-established; before becoming the sport's premier agent, he played second base in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. Volpe evidently valued the input, as he left his former agency, WME Sports, to sign with Boras Corp. just before the playoffs. The hope is that Boras's guidance will propel Volpe to an even stronger 2027 campaign.
Antonio Gomez's Unlikely Pitching Transition
MLB.com's Jim Callis reports another intriguing story from the Arizona Fall League: 24-year-old Antonio Gomez, whose progress as a catching prospect stalled, is now attempting to make it as a hard-throwing reliever. The Yankees signed Gomez out of Venezuela in 2018 based on his strong arm, but while his defense improved throughout the minors, his bat failed to keep pace.
In 2025, the Yankees approached Gomez about giving pitching a chance, and while the results have yet to materialize, his raw arsenal is impressive—a fastball that touches triple digits, a mid-90s cutter, an upper-90s sinker, and a mid-80s slider. Prospects with unconventional development paths often garner extra attention, and Gomez's powerful stuff makes him a player to watch as he attempts to harness his potential on the mound.
Originally reported by pinstripealley.