New York Yankees offseason news, rumors, 2023 payroll, and more

After another disappointing finish in 2022, the New York Yankees will be heading back to the drawing board in fairly disheartening fashion. Aaron Judge is a free agent. Anthony Rizzo is opting out of his contract. Even with those guys in the fold, general manager Brian Cashman has a ton of other moves to make to improve this roster.

The offense needs to be upgraded even if Judge returns. The outfield depth is also a concern with or without him. The pitching staff needs help in all areas. A third baseman and shortstop are needed. Perhaps a second baseman, too, depending upon Gleyber Torres’ status. Throw in Rizzo’s opt out and we could be looking at an entirely new infield come Opening Day.

If the Yankees restrict their spending, they’ll be in big, big trouble, as we’ll be relying on Cashman’s mix-and-match trades to help the franchise remain under the $260 million luxury tax threshold.

For what feels like the millionth year in a row, fans have no idea what’s in store this offseason. Will it feature detrimental losses? Will the status quo largely remain? Will the Yankees blow past the luxury tax, go for it all, and surprise everybody?

There’s so much to answer, but for now we’re in the information gathering stage. Here at Yanks Go Yard, we’re going to keep a tracker of all the news, rumors and transactions fans need to know for the remainder of the offseason.

Yankees 2023 payroll information

Yankees 2023 projected payroll as of today: $195,368,027

Yankees 2023 projected payroll ceiling: $269 million

Available to spend: $73,631,973 million

Yankees’ payroll info via Spotrac

Yankees 2022-2023 transactions

The Yankees have exercised Luis Severino’s $15 million team option for 2023
Anthony Rizzo declined his 2023 player option and will hit free agency
Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo received the qualifying offer
Anthony Rizzo has re-signed with the Yankees on a multi-year contract
AARON JUDGE WINS AL MVP

Yankees offseason rumors

Conflicting reports emerge on SF Giants’ pursuit of Aaron Judge
Andrew Benintendi and Jameson Taillon are “open” to returning
Dodgers could pursue Aaron Judge and move Mookie Betts to second base
The Astros have targeted Anthony Rizzo as their top 1B option in free agency, per Ken Rosenthal
Yankees “would consider” giving Aaron Judge the captain title, per Hal Steinbrenner
Steinbrenner says he won’t be out-bid for Judge and will make more upgrades if Judge returns
Brian Cashman says the Yankees have made another offer to Judge

Yankees arbitration eligible players (and salaries for 2023)

2B Gleyber Torres – $9.8 million
SP Frankie Montas – $7.7 million
SS Isiah Kiner-Falefa – $6.5 million
RP Lou Trivino – $4.2 million
RP Wandy Peralta – $3.1 million
P Domingo German – $2.6 million
RP Jonathan Loaisiga – $2.1 million
RP Clay Holmes – $2.9 million
C Kyle Higashioka – $1.7 million
RP Lucas Luetge – $1.7 million
OF Tim Locastro – $1.2 million
SP Nestor Cortes – $3.5 million
RP Michael King – $1.2 million
C Jose Trevino – $2 million

All projections provided by MLBTradeRumors.com

Yankees free agents lost

Anthony Rizzo – opting out of contract
Aaron Judge – free agent
Zack Britton – free agent
Aroldis Chapman – free agent
Jameson Taillon – free agent
Andrew Benintendi – free agent
Chad Green – free agent
Tyler Duffey – free agent
Miguel Castro – free agent
Matt Carpenter – free agent
Chris Owings – free agent
Chasen Shreve – free agent
Marwin Gonzalez – free agent
Derek Dietrich – free agent
Shane Greene – free agent
Greg Bird – free agent
Ronald Guzman – free agent
Anthony Banda – free agent
Matthew Bowman – free agent
Chi Chi Gonzalez – free agent
Luke Bard – free agent
Billy Burns – free agent
Tyler Lyons – free agent
Socrates Brito – free agent
Kaleb Cowart – free agent

Yankees top prospects for 2023

SS Anthony Volpe
OF Jasson Dominguez
SS Oswald Peraza
C Austin Wells
OF Everson Pereira
SS Trey Sweeney
OF Spencer Jones
P Will Warren
P Clayton Beeter
P Luis Gil

Rankings provided by MLB Pipeline

We’ll be updating this tracker throughout the offseason!

Yankees worst-case scenario Opening Day lineup for 2023

The New York Yankees could massively screw up this offseason. If they do, here's a worst-case scenario 2023 Opening Day lineup we can look forward to.