Yankees Rumor Roundup: Carson Kelly buzz, Scott Boras’ Tarik Skubal hint, Alec Bohm

The MLB General Manager Meetings are wrapping up in Las Vegas, and the seeds of what's to come are being planted. Things are expected to move much more fast and furious this year than in years' past, thanks to the unique nature of the offseason and the looming lockout. For the New York Yankees, we might see dominoes start falling soon.

The stove is heating up, and the rumors are swirling more and more. In some cases, we're getting clarity on what the Yankees will do. In others, we might be seeing what they won't do. In one case, well, it's anyone's guess.

Yankees reportedly eyeing Carson Kelly in free agency to address catcher

The buzz throughout most of the offseason's dormant period is that New York would look for a catcher to pair with Austin Wells, rather than explore an outright replacement. With that, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the Yankees are actively engaged in talks with Carson Kelly.

A right-handed hitter, Kelly would be the perfect complement for Wells, thanks in large part to his ability to mash left-handed pitching. If Wells hits as he did in the second half when he posted a .787 OPS, New York could find the pair to be a truly dynamic duo. If Wells falters, Kelly is good enough to step in and man the position every day.

Scott Boras's comments might hint at Yankees' Tarik Skubal interest

Outside of one rumor about the Yankees considering Tarik Skubal as a means to free up one of their younger starters as a trade piece to solve other needs, this front has been extremely quiet. Scott Boras's recent comments could change that, though. Boras said that he expects New York to be extremely active before the CBA expires on Dec. 1, saying that they have every reason to be, while citing their ability to throw money around.

Of course, Boras is often one to fan the flames in order to get his clients the best possible deal. In this case, he didn't mention Skubal by name, but he did say, in general, Skubal's market is heating up (while making a pun, of course). The two-time Cy Young winner is said to have meetings with six teams lined up. The Mets, Dodgers, Blue Jays, and Padres are four of the known teams, with two mystery clubs in the mix. Could the Yankees be another?

Yankees considering Alec Bohm as third base solution for 2027?

There were originally some mixed signals as to whether or not the Yankees had interest in Alec Bohm, with some sources reporting that the two sides had met, while others reported they had not. Brendan Kuty of The Athletic clarified this discrepancy after a back-and-forth.

Bohm is arguably the best (non-Teruaki Sato) free-agent third baseman on the market. That says more about the pool of available talent than the 30-year-old former Philadelphia Phillie, though. Bohm hit .249/.315/.383 in 2026, putting together his worst season since 2021.

With exactly a league-average wRC+ of 100 as well as subpar defense at the hot corner, it's safe to say he's a below-average starter. Still, he typically makes contact at a high rate and is a right-handed bat who performs well against lefties. He's not the worst option in the world, but the trade market could yield better alternatives.

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