Yankees consider five key free agent targets for 2027

As free agency begins, the New York Yankees are evaluating five players to potentially target for their 2027 roster. The list includes Luis Arraez, a contact hitter, and relief pitchers Paul Blackburn and Adrian Morejon. Additionally, they are eyeing third baseman Teruaki Sato, who is eligible to negotiate with MLB clubs until December 1. The Yankees also extended a qualifying offer to closer David Bednar, who has shown significant reliability in his recent performances. The approaching expiration of the current collective bargaining agreement complicates matters as negotiations commence.

• 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — As Yankees free agency begins, we rank their 5 best targets for 2027