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Yankees face offseason decisions after early playoff exit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Yankees face offseason decisions after early playoff exit

Summary

The New York Yankees were eliminated from the 2026 MLB postseason after being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series. This early exit marks another disappointing end for the Yankees, who struggled despite having one of the top starting rotations in baseball. Key players, including Trent Grisham and Jazz Chisholm Jr., are entering free agency, raising questions about their futures with the team. The Yankees will need to evaluate their roster to address weaknesses and improve heading into the 2027 season.

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By the Numbers

•Yankees swept by Rays in the AL Division Series.
•Trent Grisham and Jazz Chisholm Jr. among six key free agents.
•Grisham struggled with a.211 batting average this season.
•Chisholm expressed desire to stay with the Yankees despite struggles.
•David Bednar recorded 35 saves and a 2.47 ERA this season.

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What they're saying

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The New York Yankees are, once again, out of the MLB postseason much earlier than they (and their fans) would have anticipated. New York not only got swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series, they were flat-out embarrassed. The Rays outplayed them at the plate, in the field, and even …
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