Yankees Rumors: NY exploring Michael Kopech and Nick Martinez amid Paul Goldschmidt re-signing buzz

Yankees 'checked in' on Dodgers World Series champion reliever

The New York Yankees have checked in with former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech, per the New York Post's Jon Heyman.

Yankees Rumors: NY exploring Michael Kopech and Nick Martinez amid Paul Goldschmidt re-signing buzz

The New York Yankees grabbed headlines earlier this month after re-signing All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger on a five-year, $162.5 million deal in free agency.

Yankees Interested In Paul Goldschmidt, Nick Martinez

The Yankees have made some notable moves this month, re-signing Cody Bellinger and acquiring Ryan Weathers from the Marlins. They still have more work to do. Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports that they have shown some interest in various free agents, including right-hander Nick Martinez and Michael Kopech, as well as outfielders Austin Slater and Randal Grichuk. Heyman also mentions that first baseman Paul Goldschmidt seems willing to retu…

MLB Rumors: Yankees Seek To Add Former Dodgers Reliever As Backup

Brian Cashman (Image Credit: Getty Images) The New York Yankees have brought back Cody Bellinger, and manager Aaron Boone feels that the team is complete. The franchise fell short against the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS. The good news is that fans are happy with Devin Williams’ departure. Luke Weaver left the team as well, and it’s time for the rest of the bullpen to kick in. The Bronx Bombers came close to breaking their World Series curse in…

The Yankees Must Acquire More Pitching

This winter has been a fairly boring one for the New York Yankees. Each big move has been a re-signing, and all trades have been minor. In fact, the roster looks eerily similar to last year’s squad, especially with Cody Bellinger, Trent Grisham, and potentially Paul Goldschmidt returning for 2026. In hindsight, it was clear from the beginning that the Yankees were not all-in on the big free agents like Kyle Tucker, Pete Alonso, and Bo Bichette. …

Yankees checked in on Michael Kopech to try and improve bullpen ceiling

Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesBrad Penner-Imagn Images Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the Yankees have checked in on right-handed relief pitcher Michael Kopech, who has spent the 1.5 years on the Dodgers. He played an integral role to their 2024 World Series Championship but spent a majority of last season on the injured list and finds himself unsigned as the calendar is close to flipping to May. Kopech provides a power fastball with exc…