The New York Yankees were predicted to trade right-handed starter Marcus Stroman and his $18 million deal during spring training.

The New York Yankees have done plenty of heavy lifting in the offseason, but MLB insider Brendan Kuty revealed the priority for the team.

Training nears, the New York Yankees’ front office, led by general manager Brian Cashman, has made it clear that their most pressing offseason priority is addressing the team’s lack of left-handed depth in the bullpen.

An announcement accompanied the posts: the Bombers’ pitchers and catcher will report to their Tampa, Florida, spring training home on Feb. 11. Aaron Boone will hold his first media availability of the spring at 1 p.m. that day before the Yankees’ pitchers and catchers participate in their first official workout on Feb. 12.

The New York Yankees are projected to part ways with a highly-paid veteran before 2025 opens, with two rivals among the potential suitors.

Major League Baseball on Thursday announced start times for its entire 2025 calendar of games, including the regular season, Spring Training and the second annual Spring Breakout.

Jones jumped onto the Yankees fans' radar last spring when he won the team's award for the most outstanding rookie in major league camp. In 12 spring games, the outfielder hit .444/,565/.722 with two doubles, a homer and four RBI. In the MLB Spring Breakout Game, Jones went 3-for-4 with two homers and four RBIs.

New York among potential suitors for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., KeBryan Hayes could be a fit, a snag in Marcus Stroman trade talks.

As Spring Training nears, the New York Yankees’ front office, led by general manager Brian Cashman, has made it clear that their most pressing offseason priority is addressing the team’s lack ...

With frigid weather freezing New York ... Florida, spring training home on Feb. 11. Aaron Boone will hold his first media availability of the spring at 1 p.m. that day before the Yankees ...

The New York ... “If the Yankees want to avoid the most severe luxury tax penalty, they could trade Stroman,” Kuty added. “The Yankees trade Stroman in spring training.”

Yankees center fielder prospect Spencer Jones put up a lot of good numbers last season playing for the Double-A Somerset Patriots despite striking out 200 times.