New York Yankees news: Juan Soto trade rumor season begins

The Yankees’ Offseason Pursuit: Juan Soto, Changes for Judge, Kiermaier as a Possibility, and Casey Stepping Down

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  Joshua Diemert
  
• on October 26, 2023 12:00 am

SNY | Andy Martino: The Yankees, who missed the postseason in 2023, are determined to make significant upgrades during the winter to compete in the competitive AL East. Among their potential targets is Padres outfielder Juan Soto. The team has already begun discussions with the Padres about a potential trade. While Soto only has one year of team control left, acquiring him would still require bold decision-making from the Yankee front office.

New York Post | Jenna Lemoncelli: Aaron Judge, the newly-appointed captain, took the 2023 team’s failures to heart. Despite his own injury at Dodger Stadium, Judge has been vocal about the need for changes in the team’s roster and has already engaged in discussions with the team’s administration about the future direction of the franchise.

Sports Illustrated | Pat McAvoy: Kevin Kiermaier, a free agent after a successful season in Toronto, may not be the flashiest addition to the Yankees, but his defensive skills could be valuable as a fourth outfielder. This could especially be true during the interim period while waiting for Jasson Domínguez’s return.

New York Daily News | Gary Phillips: The Yankees’ hitting coach, Sean Casey, will not be returning for the 2024 season. Casey made the decision in order to prioritize spending more time with his daughters. As a result, the team now faces the task of reshuffling Aaron Boone’s coaching staff.

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