These Yankees have officially hit free agency as 2025-26 offseason is underway

Are you ready for another unfathomable offseason of roster turnover, New York Yankees fans?! We can't hearrrr you!! Because it's coming, and it's all just begun as nine players are set to hit the open market.

Cody Bellinger will be the ninth once he "officially" opts out of his contract, and we know that's coming after it's been reported countless times after the Yankees were eliminated. The Yankees did not work out any contract extensions before the conclusion of the World Series, here's who's going to be free to sign with any other team come Thursday:

• Cody Bellinger
• Paul Goldschmidt
• Trent Grisham
• Luke Weaver
• Devin Williams
• Amed Rosario
• Ryan Yarbrough
• Austin Slater
• Paul Blackburn

That makes two position player starters, two key bench players, and three important members of the bullpen. No disrespect to Slater and Blackburn, but they made little impact with the team and may quite possibly be the unlikeliest to return.

8 Yankees players are officially free agents (and we're waiting on one more)

Devin Williams expressed an interest in returning, but it's unclear where the Yankees stand after he largely let them down in wake of last offseason's blockbuster trade. Most fans would vote to let him move on considering the bullpen needs an overhaul as is.

Speaking of that unit, Luke Weaver became a fan favorite in 2024, but quickly sputtered in 2025 and became unpitchable down the stretch and in the playoffs this past season. We wouldn't count on his return, but if he comes cheap then the Yankees could convince themselves to buy back in.

We're sure not many would oppose the returns of Grisham, Goldschmidt, Rosario and Yarbrough if push came to shove. Grisham remains a qualifying offer/multi-year contract candidate, but the Yankees will likely have to pony up significant dollars. Goldy coming back as a bench option/veteran presence would be pleasant. Rosario as a lefty masher in part-time duty worked wonders in the short two months he was here. Yarbrough as the long man out of the 'pen/spot starter before his injury was exactly what the pitching staff needed.

But now it all comes down to the organization deciding how they want to proceed. Do they want a blank canvas after another disappointing early playoff exit? Do they want to maintain continuity where it clearly worked? Do they want to capitalize on some inexpensive reunions?

It's all about to begin. Strap in for the next seven weeks. There's going to be an avalanche of changes with the offseason ready to commence.