MLB Insider Says Yankees Can’t Afford Infield Help: ‘They Have No Money’
February 22, 2025
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The New York Yankees did what they could to try and convince outfielder Juan Soto to stay in the Bronx. Their final offer of 16 years and $760 million wasn’t enough to keep him from signing with the New York Mets. General manager Brian Cashman quickly pivoted to make several impact additions, but one hole remains on the infield.
Is New York choosing not to fill the hole left by second baseman Gleyber Torres, or is it unable to? The answer from Jon Heyman of the New York Post could surprise some around the game.
BRONX, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 21: Yankees principal owner Hal Steinbrenner speaks during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) BRONX, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 21: Yankees principal owner Hal Steinbrenner speaks during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) Satloff/Getty Images
After losing Soto, the Yankees acquired closer Devin Williams and outfielder Cody Bellinger via trade. They were also active in free agency by signing starting pitcher Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million deal and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year, $12.5 million agreement.
Several potential options to supplement their infield have landed elsewhere. Why haven’t they made another addition to an area of their roster that could use more depth?
FanSided’s Robert Murray asked Heyman about the Yankees making another external acquisition during a recent episode of “The Baseball Insiders” podcast.
“Yeah, I don’t see it,” Heyman said. “The Yankees, I don’t think they’re adding anybody. I’m told they have no money.”
Spotrac currently ranks the Yankees’ taxable 2025 payroll as baseball’s fourth highest. They’ve committed just shy of $294 million to player talent. Only the Los Angeles Dodgers ($392 million), Mets ($321 million), and Philadelphia Phillies ($299 million) have committed more.
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