After signing Gerrit Cole to a nine-year, $324 million contract, retaining players like Dellin Betances becomes a bit problematic. The bullpen arm is in search of a one-year deal after tearing his Achilles in September, and the Yankees are unlikely willing to part with the price-tag he’s currently seeking.
The estimated value for Betances is around $12-14 million for one season, as missing all of 2019 in a contract year was undoubtedly a setback. He will look to increase his value in 2020, which could give the Bombers leverage in retaining him for a lower price.