Every Yankees player set to hit free agency once 2025 season officially ends

The offseason housekeeping will begin soon enough. The New York Yankees' 2025 season is over after they got bounced in Game 4 of the ALDS against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays. In some ways, the Bombers were exposed yet again in October.

And yet again, there will be a ton of roster turnover because of the precarious manner Brian Cashman constructed the team. The top-heavy nature with long-term contracts (Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, Carlos Rodón) puts them in such a situation. Their spending is capped every year and Cashman is frequently looking more for short-term deals and controllable trade acquisitions.

There are at least five meaningful 2025 contributors that will be hitting the open market after the World Series, and we'd venture to say the rest can (politely) take a hike.

Every Yankees player set to hit free agency after the 2025 season

Amed Rosario

Rosario was acquired at the trade deadline and carried a small $2 million salary for the 2025 campaign. It's possible he's brought back because the Yankees will need bench help and he will be inexpensive.

Austin Slater

Slater was also acquired at the trade deadline for a top prospect and logged just 25 at-bats due to an injury. With the outfield picture expected to get crowded with Spencer Jones' arrival, it's hard to envision a situation where the Yankees bring in another outfielder unless it's of the utility variety.

Devin Williams

The blockbuster trade of the offseason was a bust, and we'd bet that both sides would prefer to part ways. Williams will need to rebuild his value on a short-term deal, and New York simply isn't the place for that. Plus, the Yankees aren't paying any sort of premium on the right-hander, who massively let them down this year.

Kenta Maeda

Picked up after he was designated for assignment by the Tigers, Maeda never made it to the majors with the Yankees. He was merely stashed at Triple-A for pitching depth. He already announced he'd be returning to Nippon Professional Baseball in 2026, too.

Luke Weaver

While it's possible the Yankees re-sign Weaver, fans aren't feeling too confident. He struggled this year (even though his numbers looked passable) and his performance in Game 1 of the Wild Card series was a killer. His production over the last two seasons might increase his price tag that another team would be willing to take a chance on, but that might turn off the Yanks.

Paul Blackburn

Blackburn, like Maeda, was acquired for pitching depth, but he got his shot in the majors. After the Mets dropped him, the Yankees brought him to the Bronx to eat innings and help preserve the bullpen. He did that nicely, but the team needs to look at upgrades and avoid whatever in the world this year's status quo was.

Paul Goldschmidt

Signed to a $12.5 million contract for 2025, Goldschmidt was worth it. His scorching play in April and May did not hold up whatsoever for the entirety of the season, but he brought a respectable veteran presence, reliable defense and a solid bat to the Yanks. He probably won't be re-signed as Ben Rice has emerged, though.

Ryan Yarbrough

What was looking like a genius offseason signing quickly turned on the Yankees. Yarbrough was brought in as a hybrid starter/long relief option, and he was excellent before suffering an oblique injury that knocked him out for months. The Yankees exiled him after his horrific Sept. 16 outing against the Twins, so we doubt he returns in 2026.

Trent Grisham

Grisham was a sensation in 2025. He had a career year after many believed he could be non-tendered last offseason. His price tag has undoubtedly shot up. The Yankees' best bet will be to give him the qualifying offer and lock him in for $22 million next year, but that might be up in the air after his weak postseason performance.

Every Yankees player with contract options who could hit free agency after 2025

Cody Bellinger ($25 million player option)

Bellinger is expected to opt out of his contract and test free agency. After the successful campaign he had, he has one last chance to earn big money on a longer-term deal. The Yankees should absolutely be involved in his market and likely will be. It'll probably cost over $100 million.

Jonathan Loaisiga ($5 million club option)

The Yankees would be outside of their minds to exercise this club option after Loaisiga let them down once again with his performance and another injury (a flexor strain). There's no way they can risk doing this for another year with that type of injury attached to the right-hander.

Tim Hill ($3 million club option)

We see no reason the Yankees reject this club option. Hill wasn't exactly sensational, but he appeared in 70 games and did a pretty darn good job. He has a clear role in the bullpen with a manageable floor and an impressive ceiling. Consider it done.