Yankees take field for Spring Training
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The New York Yankees have added veteran right-hander Rafael Montero in a move aimed at reinforcing bullpen depth ahead of the 2026 season. Montero, 35, brings experience, swing-and-miss stuff, and postseason exposure to a Yankees relief corps that has
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman passed on re-signing a trio of former players who could have filled holes on the roster.
His comments ended up going viral. Even Yankees GM Brian Cashman was asked about them during the Winter Meetings. Cashman told reporters that Gray’s account represented some revisionist history. He said Gray had previously told him he lied about wanting to be traded to New York.
Yankees pitchers and catchers reported to Tampa on Wednesday, as the team looks to follow up last year’s 94-win season and make a deeper playoff run in 2026.
While the entire league is dealing with injuries, the New York Yankees are looking at a clean bill of health, outside of what they already knew heading into spring training.
The only injuries and recoveries the Yankees are dealing with are old news — and that's good news as camp officially gets underway.