Today, the Yankees have extended a qualifying offer to RHP David Bednar.
Additionally, the Yankees have added INF/OF Marco Luciano to the 40-man roster.
The posting window is expected to last approximately 30 days, running from November 1, when players officially become eligible to be posted, through December 1, according to industry sources.
ICYMI: @Joba_44 joined the program and gave his opinion on why he believes many former New York Yankees players are speaking against the team’s current philosophies.
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Eleven new free agents after option decisions:
Zach Eflin (Baltimore Orioles)
Sonny Gray (Boston Red Sox)
Matt Boyd (Chicago Cubs)
Carson Kelly (Chicago Cubs)
Ryan Weiss (Houston Astros)
Carlos Estévez (Kansas City Royals)
Robert Stephenson (Los Angeles Angels)
Josh Bell (Minnesota Twins)
Dustin May (Milwaukee Brewers)
Michael King (San Diego Padres)
Victor Robles (Seattle Mariners)
The Seattle Mariners exercise closer Andres Munoz's $9 million option, but decline the options of starter Bryce Miller and outfielder Victor Robles, making them free agents beginning Monday.
Community note
Despite having his option declined, Bryce Miller is only arbitration eligible and will not become a free agent until after the 2029 season.
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Clay Holmes and Matthew Boyd have declined their player options and will become free agents, per @JesseRogersESPN
Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga and David Peterson are also all free agents.
Have seen a lot of #Yankees fans say the team should prioritize trying Luis García Jr. at 3B over 2B. Here's what Aaron Boone said when asked if 3B is on the table:
“I know he’s mostly played second, but you watch him throw and watch the actions of his throws, I think [that] lends itself to a lot of different possibilities. But going over to the left side of the infield is a different animal altogether. So we’ll see.”
García hasn't played 3B since he was at Single-A. More on him here: nydailynews.com/2026/10/28/c…
Aaron Boone keeps saying that Luis García Jr. could play positions other than 1B for the #Yankees, who have questions at 2B & 3B.
He played 2B for the #Nationals. It went terribly, but there were some defensive "communication issues" between García and the Nats' last coaching staff.
Can the Yanks get more out of García's glove?
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Congratulations to David Cone for being named the 2026 Players Choice Awards Curt Flood Award winner 👏
The Curt Flood Award is bestowed upon a former Player who demonstrates a longtime devotion to the @MLBPA and advancement of players’ rights.
ALT 2026 Players Choice Awards Curt Flood Award Winner: David Cone
Cam Schlittler has been named the 2026 Players Choice Awards AL Outstanding Pitcher.
David Cone, meanwhile, was named the winner of the Players Choice Curt Flood Award. #Yankees
Congratulations to Yankees legend Hideki Matsui on being named manager of the @TokyoGiants. Wishing you all the best in this new chapter! 👏
巨人軍の松井秀喜監督、ご就任おめでとうございます
ALT Congratulations, Hideki Matsui!
Manager, Yomiuri Giants