New York Yankees

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 24: Clint Frazier #77 of the New York Yankees in action during the spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Steinbrenner Field on February 24, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: What to expect from Clint Frazier in 2021

Debating the merits of the 2021 New York Yankees

New York Yankees: Is Jameson Taillon next to realize potential?

New York Yankees: Clint Frazier has bat modeled after himself

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 23: Domingo German #55 of the New York Yankees looks on against the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2019 at the Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Yankees defeated the Twins 14-12. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Domingo German getting advice far too late

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 25: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Jonathan Loaisiga #43 of the New York Yankees in action against the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2020 in New York City. The Marlins defeated the Yankees 4-3 in ten innings and clinched a playoff spot. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Yankees creating the utility pitcher

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 12: Trevor Story #27 of the Colorado Rockies throws to first base during the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field on August 12, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

NY Yankees: The time is now to go after Trevor Story

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 25: Domingo German #55 of the New York Yankees sits in the dugout before the start of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on August 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Teams are wearing special color schemed uniforms with players choosing nicknames to display for Players' Weekend. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

New York Yankees have potential clubhouse issue brewing

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 09: Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees reacts after drawing a walk against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning in Game Five of the American League Division Series at PETCO Park on October 09, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Time for Brett Gardner to read the room

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 09: Giancarlo Stanton #27 and Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees talk in the dugout during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game Five of the American League Division Series at PETCO Park on October 09, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Yankees hoping new routine helps Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton

TOKYO, JAPAN - JANUARY 30: Masahiro Tanaka of the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles and Rakuten CEO Hiroshi Mikitani attend a press conference on January 30, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Jun Sato/Getty Images)

Yankees could end up bringing Masahiro Tanaka back in 2022

Masahiro Tanaka is now a former member of the New York Yankees. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees get fond farewell from Masahiro Tanaka

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 13: Darren O'Day #56 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 13, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

New York Yankees bolster bullpen with ageless Darren O’Day

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Masahiro Tanaka #19 of the New York Yankees in action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 17, 2020 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 10-7. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Yankees: Masahiro Tanaka’s strangely quiet offseason

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 01: Masahiro Tanaka #19 of the New York Yankees pitches in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on September 01, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Door to a reunion with Masahiro Tanaka all but closed

Boston Red Sox reliever Adam Ottavino. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox rumors: Sox acquire Adam Ottavino from Yankees in rare deal

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports

Pirates rumors: Jameson Taillon dealt to Yankees

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 19: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Cleveland Indians at baat during the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field on September 19, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Yankees amongst possible landings spots for Yasiel Puig

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 03: Michael Brantley #23 of the Houston Astros singles in a run in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on September 03, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Houston won 8-4. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

MLB free agency: Four teams match selective Michael Brantley market

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 07: Masahiro Tanaka #19 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning in Game Three of the American League Division Series at PETCO Park on October 07, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Yankees: Masahiro Tanaka to Japan is a real possibility

Free-agent pitcher Corey Kluber. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Corey Kluber is only a start

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 10: Luis Castillo #58 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on May 10, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Yankees rumors: How much would Bombers give up for Luis Castillo?

DJ LeMahieu of the New York Yankees (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: DJ LeMahieu finalizing a deal to stay in New York

DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees celebrates his fourth inning home run against the Toronto Blue Jays with teammate Luke Voit #59 at Yankee Stadium on September 17, 2020 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 10-7. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Yankees are too fragile to whiff on DJ LeMahieu

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 18: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during the New York Yankees press conference to introduce Gerrit Cole at Yankee Stadium on December 18, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

The pressure is on the New York Yankees to make a move

Phil Hughes of the New York Yankees looks on during player introductions before play against the Texas Rangers in Game Four of the ALCS during the 2010 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 19, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: Phil Hughes announces retirement from MLB

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 07: Masahiro Tanaka #19 of the New York Yankees heads back to the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning in Game Three of the American League Division Series at PETCO Park on October 07, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Masahiro Tanaka refutes Yankees or bust reports

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Masahiro Tanaka #19 of the New York Yankees in action against the Houston Astros in game four of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 17, 2019 in New York City. Houston Astros defeated the New York Yankees 8-3. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

New York Yankees or Japan for free agent Masahiro Tanaka