The New York Yankees are almost always competitive in the free agency market, but in recent years they seem to come up short of landing the top overall free agent player. They were unable to retain Juan Soto this offseason, but they were able to land starting pitcher Max Fried through free agency.
Jon Heyman gives Yankees lower odds to land Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Given that their payroll has been slightly shed this offseason, the Yankees could be setting themselves up to go all-in on Toronto Blue Jays star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The Blue Jays and Guerrero were unable to reach an extension before the start of Spring Training, meaning that the 25-year-old superstar will become a free agent after the 2025 season.