Must-Have Free Agents for the New York Yankees: Top 5 Targets

OF Jung Hoo Lee

An elite contact hitter, South Korea's Jung Hoo Lee would be an ideal fit atop the Yankees lineup, setting the stage for sluggers Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. Lee would also be a welcomed addition in the outfield, with five KBO gold gloves to his name.

OF Cody Bellinger

Following two straight down seasons, Bellinger enjoyed a career renaissance in the Windy City in 2023, hitting .307 with 26 home runs and a .881 OPS. New York is in desperate need of a left-handed power bat as well as a capable outfielder. The former NL MVP checks both boxes.

SP Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Outside of Gerrit Cole, New York's starting pitching left much to be desired. The Yankees landed Masahiro Tanaka in 2014 and will be looking to do the same with fellow Japanese hurler Yoshinobu Yamamoto. One of the most hyped international prospects in recent memory, Yamamoto pitched to a 1.16 ERA in 171 innings in 2023, his third straight season with an ERA under 2.00.

3B Jeimer Candelario

Anyone who follows the Bronx Bombers knows the club must receive greater offensive production from the hot corner. While Matt Chapman will surely be in the mix, New York should settle for the more consistent bat of Candelario, who launched a career-high 22 home runs last season.

OF Jung Hoo Lee

An elite contact hitter, South Korea's Jung Hoo Lee would be an ideal fit atop the Yankees lineup, setting the stage for sluggers Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. Lee would also be a welcomed addition in the outfield, with five KBO gold gloves to his name.