The manager of the New York Yankees, Aaron Boone, still believes in the talent of his shortstop, who has under performed in the big leagues.

The Yankees have made a habit of inviting top prospects to big league camp in recent years, and 2026 is no different. The club’s new cohort of non-roster Spring Training invitees features each of New York’s top two prospects in George Lombard Jr.

One name that has surfaced as a possibility in terms of the latter is first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, who spent 2025 in the Bronx after signing a one-year, $12 million deal. New York is apparently interested in a reunion with the former NL MVP, but the club appears to be putting it off for one reason: Amed Rosario.

Even after re-signing Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is shopping for an outfielder.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone believes Anthony Volpe will develop into the superstar shortstop the team expects him to be.

The New York Yankees are thought to need another right-handed hitter to help balance out the current lineup, which, aside from Aaron Judge, features a lot of left-handed hitters (Cody Bellinger, Jazz Chisholm Jr,

The Philadelphia Phillies were able to retain veteran pitcher Lou Trivino after he spent a few months in free agency.

“Goldschmidt’s return guarantees (if everyone stays healthy by the start of the year) that either Jasson Domínguez or Oswaldo Cabrera will begin the season in AAA or get moved,” The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner reported. “Four bench spots, three are locked in: Rosario, Goldschmidt, (JC) Escarra.”