The Yankees returned to the postseason for the first time since 2012, but their stay lasted only one day as the Astros ousted them in the wild card game Tuesday night.
At first glance, there isn't much for Brian Cashman to do with his roster this winter. Every position other than second base is accounted for, while the starting rotation has seven returning arms. Chris Young, Chris Capuano and Stephen Drew represent the Yankees' entire free-agent class.
So how do the Yankees take the next step in 2016? Here are five ideas.
1) Sign Justin Upton
Yoenis Cespedes will be the sexiest free-agent name this winter as the Mets try to retain their big slugger, but the 28-year-old Upton should be more intriguing to a Yankees team desperate for help against lefties.