# Yankees Target Roster Upgrades Post-Offseason

> Yankees aim for bullpen and position upgrades after GM meetings.
- Title: Yankees Target Roster Upgrades Post-Offseason · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Yankees aim for bullpen and position upgrades after GM meetings. Yankees prioritize bullpen improvements and potential trades to strengthen roster ahead of…
- Keywords: yankees, mlb, general managers meetings, yankees 2026 offseason, bullpen upgrades, free agents, pitching coach, bench coach
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/brian-cashman-discusses-yankees-2026-offseason-plan
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- Topics: yankees, mlb, general managers meetings, yankees 2026 offseason, bullpen upgrades, free agents, pitching coach, bench coach, sports
## Yankees return from GM meetings
Yankees returned home from General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas this week.

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## Bullpen upgrades priority
Rebuilding bullpen appears top priority after 93-game season and AL Division Series exit.

> it’s our main priority, to be honest
## David Bednar qualifying offer
Yankees issued qualifying offer to closer David Bednar valued at $23.15 million.
## Pitching department strength
Yankees have strong starting pitching led by AL Cy Young Award winner Cam Schlittler.
## Position player upgrades
Yankees target upgrades in third base and second base after offensive underperformance.
## Teruaki Sato potential addition
Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato won NPB’s Triple Crown with .306 batting average and 39 home runs.
## Catcher and outfield needs
Yankees seek right-handed-hitting catcher to pair with Austin Wells and outfield upgrades.
## 2027 coaching changes
Yankees retain pitching coach Matt Blake and assistants Preston Claiborne and Desi Druschel.
## Key takeaway

Yankees prioritize bullpen improvements and potential trades to strengthen roster ahead of 2026 season.