The New York Yankees will likely play out the year without extending their second baseman, based on Brian Cashman's comments.

Star Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai, who will be posted by Nippon Professional Baseball's Seibu Lions this offseason, is expected to be one of the most sought-after pitchers on this year's free-agent market. The 27-year-old posted a 1.92 ERA over 163 2/3 innings last season in Japan. Over the past three years, his ERA for the Lions was 2.18.

Two members of Aaron Judge's family appear to have become bored with the New York Yankees superstar winning the AL MVP award every year.

There's a chance the Los Angeles Dodgers pursue a reunion with New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger this offseason.

Veteran outfielder Trent Grisham is not expected to accept the New York Yankees' $22.05 million qualifying offer.

Closer market starting to heat up as Yankees watch from a distance originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The New York Yankees had a major problem with their bullpen this past season. They finished the regular season with a 4.37 bullpen ERA, which was the eighth-highest across MLB.

The New York Yankees have a real need in the bullpen right now and a New York Mets star could be the solution.