The New York Yankees are always adding and removing pieces to make this club as strong as possible.
With players like Giancarlo Stanton on the books at $468 million dollars over his remaining 8-years (option in 2028), the Yankees decided to let shortstop Didi Gregorius, catcher Austin Romine, and relief pitcher Dellin Betances walk during free agency.
There was a reason General Manager Brian Cashman did not offer these players contracts, and based on the success of the team in his tenure (despite 0 WS in 11 years), it is rather difficult to question his decision making.