The Yankees' offseason effectively began on Oct. 8, the day they were eliminated by the Blue Jays in the ALDS . It was yet another far-too-early start to the winter for the franchise with 27 rings -- but none since 2009. It was also a regression from 2024, when the Yankees won their first pennant in 15 years before losing the World Series to the Dodgers in five games.

So, there is work to be done even to get the Yanks back to their '24 level, much less to MLB's mountaintop. Here are three goals they should hope to achieve during the rest of the offseason.

1. Bring back Bellinger

Trent Grisham's acceptance of the qualifying offer solidifies two of the three outfield spots and releases some of the pressure the Yankees might have felt to acquire another outfielder this winter.

But a re

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