With the MLB offseason now past its traditional New Year’s Day midpoint and moving rapidly toward the start of spring training on February 20, the defending American League champion New York Yankees have made progress,

The New York Yankees have already made one big addition to their outfield after losing Juan Soto. They could follow up the Cody Bellinger trade with a trade with the Los Angeles Angels to replace Alex Verdugo.

The New York Yankees have a need at second base after they let Gleyber Torres walk. They could plug DJ LeMahieu in at second base, but he would not be much of an upgrade. They could trade for a young Kansas City Royals star.