What's left for Yankees to do after flurry of moves?

 

The Yankees continued their post-Juan Soto spree on Tuesday, acquiring Cody Bellinger in a trade with the Cubs.

According to sources, New York will ship right-hander Cody Poteet to Chicago, which will also send $5 million to the Yankees to help cover part of Bellinger’s salary.

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Since losing Soto to the Mets last week, the Yankees have signed Max Fried (eight years, $218 million) and traded for closer Devin Williams and Bellinger, filling three of the many holes on their roster. Bellinger’s deal also includes a $25 million player option for 2026, though the Cubs will pay $2.5 million toward that salary or his $5 million buyout if he elects to become a free agent.

The long-awaited move gives the Yankees a number of options going forward, as Bellinger can play first base, left or center field.

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So what’s next for the Yankees?

While Fried and Williams addressed the team’s biggest pitching needs, New York remains in the market for at least one more bat, either in the outfield or at first base.