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Blue Jays veteran All-Star among options Yankees are considering in MLB free agency

Story byJon ConahanMon, January 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM UTC·1 min readBlue Jays veteran All-Star among options Yankees are considering in MLB free agency originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. With the New York Yankees likely out of the market for an ace starter, there are some other names to start learning for fans. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementChris Kirschner of The Athletic reported that the Yankees are expected to focus on cheaper options rather than committing to a starter who could be looking at a $200 million deal. Those types of options would make Toronto Blue Jays free agent Chris Bassitt an option.“With the Yankees not in the free-agent market for a top-line starter, their options, if they so choose, will likely be one-year types. Chris Bassitt, Lucas Giolito and Zack Littell are the best second-tier options remaining.

Blue Jays veteran All-Star among options Yankees are considering in MLB free agency

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  • But adding any of those pitchers will cost more money than Peralta or Gore,” he wrote. Bassitt’s best ability is availability, as he makes 30-plus starts in each season in his sleep. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith his ability to stay on the mound, he’d truly be a nice addition for the Yankees given the injuries to Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon.
  • It’s also safe to assume that another starter will deal with something throughout the year. That said, the cost in a deal is important here.
  • As Kirschner noted, signing him would actually require more money than trading for someone like Freddy Peralta or MacKenzie Gore, but they wouldn’t cost prospects. The perfect option would be Peralta, given how cheap he is, but he’d also require a significant prospect package. More Yankees news:Yankees not showing interest in New Jersey native who is reportedly a target of the MetsPhillies All-Star gets Yankees free agency update that makes plenty of senseYankees not expected to be in the mix for best remaining pitcher available in MLB free agencyYankees will reportedly have to trade Jasson Dominguez or Spencer Jones for top trade targetInsider reveals Mets chances of landing Yankees’ Cody Bellinger amid rumors of New York battleYankees’ Cody Bellinger gets free agency timeline update that involves Kyle Tucker.
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