New York Yankees

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 3: Gary Sanchez #24 of the New York Yankees looks on during a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at Steinbrenner Field on March 3, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Gary Sanchez unsure why he was benched in the playoffs

New York Yankees: James Paxton showcases his velocity for MLB teams

NY Yankees: Caution on DJ LeMahieu indicative of a larger problem

New York Yankees: CC Sabathia drops amazing holiday card

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: DJ LeMahieu key to offseason plans

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 18: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Domingo German #55 of the New York Yankees in action against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Yankee Stadium on September 18, 2019 in New York City. The Angels defeated the Yankees 3-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: No reason to worry about Domingo German yet

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - AUGUST 7: DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees fields against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning of a baseball game at Tropicana Field on August 7, 2020 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: DJ LeMahieu standoff may allow Blue Jays to sneak in

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Josh Bell #55 of the Pittsburgh Pirates plays first base against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 13, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

The New York Yankees do not need Josh Bell

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: No immediate plans to go after Masahiro Tanaka

Houston, TX: New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu hits a home run in the ninth inning to tie the game in Game 6 of the ALCS against Houston Astros on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by J. Conrad Williams, Jr./Newsday via Getty Images)

New York Yankees: DJ LeMahieu returning more important with Gio Urshela news

Adam Ottavino #0 of the New York Yankees reacts after giving up six runs, including a grand slam to Danny Jansen #9 of the Toronto Blue Jays, during the sixth inning at Sahlen Field on September 07, 2020 in Buffalo, New York. The Blue Jays are the home team and are playing their home games in Buffalo due to the Canadian government’s policy on coronavirus (COVID-19). (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

What went wrong for Adam Ottavino in 2020?

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees in action against the Baltimore Orioles during the tenth inning at Yankee Stadium on September 12, 2020 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won 2-1. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Three destinations for DJ LeMahieu

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Aroldis Chapman #54 of the New York Yankees in action against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on September 12, 2020 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Orioles 2-1 in ten innings. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Deja vu all over again for Aroldis Chapman

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 09: Relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman #54 of the New York Yankees pitches 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)

New York Yankees: Aroldis Chapman somehow gets suspension reduced

NEW YORK - MAY 02: The monuments of (L-R) Lou Gehrig, Miller Huggins, and Babe Ruth are seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox on May 2, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 12-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: A mid-September win for John Orso

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 01: DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees hits a home run to right field in the third 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: DJ LeMahieu is still MLB’s most undervalued star

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Gary Sanchez #24 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning in Game Two of the American League Division Series at PETCO Park on October 06, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

New York Yankees on deadline with Gary Sanchez decision

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 09: Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after catching a pop-fly against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning in game five of the National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on October 09, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

New York Yankees should not consider signing Yadier Molina

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 25: Gary Sanchez #24 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out during the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2020 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Gary Sanchez needs a change of scenery

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees in action against the Minnesota Twins in game two of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 05, 2019 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Twins 8-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Re-signing Brett Gardner is a smart move

BUFFALO, NY - SEPTEMBER 23: Erik Kratz #38 of the New York Yankees reacts after giving up a home run during the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Sahlen Field on September 23, 2020 in Buffalo, New York. The Blue Jays are the home team due to the Canadian government's policy on COVID-19, which prevents them from playing in their home stadium in Canada. Blue Jays beat the Yankees 14 to 1. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Last MLB knuckleballer retires

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)

MLB free agency: Three possible destinations for Masahiro Tanaka

FORT MYERS, FL- FEBRUARY 26: Didi Gregorius #18 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins on February 26, 2020 at the Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

New York Yankees, Didi Gregorius reunion is highly unlikely

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 17: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Marcus Stroman #0 of the New York Mets in action during an intra squad game at Citi Field on July 17, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Marcus Stroman fires back at front office

Mickey Mantle poses for the camera with bat in hand in this undated photo. (Photo by Sports Studio Photos/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Mickey Mantle fans are fewer and farther between

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 12: New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman talks on the phone prior to a Grapefruit League spring training game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Yankees at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on March 12, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Many professional and college sports are canceling or postponing their games due to the ongoing threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

New York Yankees could look to cut payroll for 2021

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)

NY Yankees: Has Masahiro Tanaka thrown his last pitch in pinstripes?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Luis Severino #40 of the New York Yankees in action against the Houston Astros in game three of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 15, 2019 in New York City. The Astros defeated the Yankees 4-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Luis Severino progressing towards summer ’21 return