The New York Yankees have plenty on their plate this offseason. Kyle Tucker’s potential availability, Cody Bellinger’s next move, Trent Grisham’s uncertain future, and the shortstop question surrounding Anthony Volpe’s injury all loom large. Yet amid all those storylines, one area the Yankees simply can’t overlook is the bullpen — a group that failed to hold up its end of the bargain in 2025 and cost them dearly when games got tight.
A once-reliable strength turned shaky
The Yankees’ bullpen, long a source of stability, faltered this season when it mattered most. Injuries, inconsistency, and overuse created a domino effect that left manager Aaron Boone scrambling for answers.
Now, with Devin Williams, Luke Weaver, Paul Blackburn, Ryan Yarbrough, and potentially Jonathan Loaisiga hitting