BOMBSHELL: Cashman Ignites Free-Agency Showdown, Contacts Agents for Tucker, Goldschmidt, and Schwarber
(THE BRONX) — A potential bombshell is officially brewing in the Bronx! New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman has sent shockwaves through MLB after confirming he has spoken with two of baseball’s most powerful agents, Scott Boras and Casey Close, about a list of multiple marquee free agents, instantly signaling an aggressive and chaotic winter ahead.1
The Yankees’ offseason is shaping up to be a full-court press as the organization pushes for blockbuster acquisitions to complement the recent re-signing of Trent Grisham.
The Agent Contacts and Marquee Targets
Cashman was candid with reporters, confirming that he is casting a wide net that includes the top names on the market, aiming to fill the void left by free-agent departures and the uncertainty surrounding the starting rotation.2
| Agent | Target Clients Mentioned | Yankees Role |
| Casey Close | Kyle Tucker, Paul Goldschmidt, Kyle Schwarber | Franchise-changing Left-Handed Bat (Tucker); Veteran Power/First Base (Goldschmidt); Elite DH Power (Schwarber) |
| Scott Boras | Cody Bellinger, Tatsuya Imai, Alex Bregman | Versatile Outfield/First Base (Bellinger); Japanese Frontline Pitcher (Imai) |
Cashman summarized the intense activity, stating: “Talked to Boras yesterday about [Cody] Bellinger and other free agents of his. Talked to Casey Close about his free agents; he’s got Kyle Tucker, amongst others. That’s the nature of the beast in the winter.”
Why the Showdown Is Now
The Yankees are in “win now” mode, and their aggressive pursuit of multiple big names simultaneously is driven by three main factors:
- The Left-Handed Void: Despite re-signing Trent Grisham, the Yankees desperately need high-level left-handed production. Both Kyle Tucker (projected to earn over $400 million) and Cody Bellinger (projected over $140 million) are top-tier bats that fit perfectly into Yankee Stadium’s short porch.
- Filling Holes: The departures of Bellinger (who opted out) and Paul Goldschmidt (who is a free agent) leave massive holes in the outfield and at first base that Cashman is determined to fill with elite talent.
- Rotation Uncertainty: With Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón facing delayed starts, the contact with Boras about Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai highlights the need for immediate, high-end starting pitching stability.
This unprecedented level of confirmed contact with rival agents suggests the Yankees are not just doing their due diligence; they are ready to enter bidding wars and set the market for the biggest names in baseball, making this winter chaotic, aggressive, and wild.
