Oswaldo Cabrera and Yankees avoid arbitration - Oswaldo Cabrera News

Cabrera is expected to be ready for spring training after missing a bulk of the 2025 season with a fractured left ankle. He is the favorite to open the season as the utility player on the bench for the Yankees.

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Clarke Schmidt and Yankees avoid arbitration - Clarke Schmidt News

Schmidt's season ended early after undergoing an internal brace procedure in July. He is not expected to return to the Yankees until after the 2026 All-Star break.

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Jazz Chisholm not engaged in extension talks http://fantasypros.com/mlb/news/55210… via @MuleKickSports@twitter.com #RepBX
Jazz Chisholm not engaged in extension talks - Jazz Chisholm Jr. News

The lack of extension talks does not affect Chisholm’s current status, as he remains under contract through the 2026 season. He is expected to continue serving as the Yankees’ starting second baseman following his 30-30 performance in 2025.

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Kervin Castro's contract selected by Yankees http://fantasypros.com/mlb/news/55069… via @MuleKickSports@twitter.com #RepBX
Kervin Castro's contract selected by Yankees - Kervin Castro News

Castro dominated minor-league hitters in 2025, posting a 1.53 ERA and 1.04 WHIP alongside a 52:22 K:BB ratio across 47 innings. He will now have a chance to win a spot in the Yankees' bullpen during spring training.

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Cody Bellinger declines player option - Cody Bellinger News

Bellinger will head to free agency after hitting .272, with 29 home runs, and 98 RBI in 2025. The Yankees will most certainly make every effort to bring the slugging left-hander back to New York., but he will likely have many suitors in free agency.

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Carlos Rodon (elbow) likely to miss start of next season http://fantasypros.com/mlb/news/54565… via @koslow_ari@twitter.com #RepBX
Carlos Rodon (elbow) likely to miss start of next season

Rodon will be slowly eased back this offseason. He likely won't miss much of next season barring any setbacks.

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Aaron Judge (elbow) will not require surgery http://fantasypros.com/mlb/news/54564… via @koslow_ari@twitter.com #RepBX
Aaron Judge (elbow) will not require surgery

Judge recently underwent another MRI. He missed time in the middle of the season after suffering a flexor tendon strain. He should be fully healthy heading into spring training.

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Jasson Dominguez expected to be regular starter next season http://fantasypros.com/mlb/news/54564… via @koslow_ari@twitter.com #RepBX
Jasson Dominguez expected to be regular starter next season

This remains uncertain depending on the offseason moves the Yankees make. Domínguez is expected to play in winter ball this offseason.

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Anthony Volpe undergoes surgery to repair torn labrum http://fantasypros.com/mlb/news/54564… via @koslow_ari@twitter.com #RepBX
Anthony Volpe undergoes surgery to repair torn labrum

Boone added that Volpe will miss the start of next season. He will be able to hit in four months and resume playing defense in the field in six months.

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