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.