Four players from the New York Yankees featured in a new top 25 list of upcoming free agents.
The rankings, compiled by The Athletic’s Jim Bowden , forecast a talented class of 2026 free agents. Bowden did not include any players with club options.
The highest-ranked Yankees player on Bowden’s list was outfielder Cody Bellinger , who landed at No. 10.
“Bellinger has been a perfect fit playing half his games at Yankee Stadium, with the short porch in right helping him hit 22 home runs,” Bowden wrote.
“He also has an .816 OPS and 10 stolen bases. His above-average defense at all three outfield positions and first base helps his value. He is expected to opt out of his 2026 option so he can land a more lucrative, longer-term deal.”
The other three Yankees on the list were reliever Luk