The only 4 Yankees prospects who should be untouchable in offseason trade talks

The New York Yankees are bringing back GM Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone after getting swept by the AL East rival Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS. Since they aren't making any leadership changes, the roster could use an upgrade, specifically on offense.

However, the free agent class is weak for position players this offseason, so the Yankees would be better off exploring the trade market to improve their lineup. For that, they will have to give up some prospects in order to net talent to boost their offense. We're going to take a look at the four Yankees prospects who should be untouchable in trade talks this winter.

4 Yankees prospects who should be untouchable in any offseason trade talks

Spencer Jones, OF

Rookie outfielder Spencer Jones proved himself in 2026 by slashing .245/.313/.429 with a .742 OPS, 11 home runs, 40 RBI, 10 stolen bases and a 0.9 bWAR in 86 games in the big leagues. Jones should have a starting job in center field for the Yankees next season, and if it's not next year, he should still be on the roster in case Cody Bellinger exercises his opt-out clause following 2027 or 2028. The Yankees have been waiting for years for Jones to arrive and now should give him some runway as an everyday player instead of trading him.

George Lombard Jr., SS

Rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. was called up by the Yankees to make his MLB debut in August of this past season. The 21-year-old proceeded to hit .237/.285/.414 with a .699 OPS, seven homers, 22 RBI and a 1.1 bWAR in 42 games. Despite experiencing a case of the rookie jitters in the field, Lombard is typically a strong defender with an adequate throwing arm. Lombard has a high ceiling, and while the Yankees need to upgrade at third base, they shouldn't trade the young shortstop (unless it's for Jeremy Pena, with an extension attached). That still wouldn't solve the third base issue, but Isaac Paredes would. The Yankees could likely land Paredes, who has a club option in 2027, from the Houston Astros instead of Pena, and if that's the case, then Lombard should be untouchable.

Dax Kilby, SS

Shortstop Dax Kilby is the Yankees' No. 2 ranked prospect, per Baseball America. He will likely become the organization's top ranked prospect once Lombard graduates from his prospect status this season. The Yankees drafted the 19-year-old at No. 39 overall in the 2025 MLB Draft, and he hit .261/.448/.435 with four homers, 26 RBI and 12 stolen bases in 32 games in High-A ball last season. Kilby has loads of potential and the Yankees shouldn't ship him out of town this early in his pro ball career. As previously mentioned, Paredes should be the Yankees' trade target, but Kilby should be untouchable in those potential talks.

Carlos Lagrange, P

Hard-throwing right-hander Carlos Lagrange is the most highly touted pitching prospect the Yankees currently have. He likely would've made his MLB debut in 2026 if he wasn't slowed down by a shoulder injury. Lagrange is the Yankees' No. 3 ranked prospect, per Baseball America, and their highest ranked pitching prospect in the organization. The Yankees can utilize Lagrange as a starter or a high-leverage reliever, given his blistering velocity. Lagrange can possibly bud into a star in the near future and that's why the Yankees shouldn't trade him this offseason.

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