Coming off of a $20.5 million deal with the Mets, Alonso could be had at an annual figure north of that on his next deal. The Yankees have $54 million at their disposal to use in filling out the rest of their roster around their elite pitching staff and bullpen while not grossly exceeding the $300 million threshold.

Still a $ gap in Bellinger trade talk with Yankees and Cubs as of this minute. It’s a matter of “who blinks first,” if ever. Still could happen but Yanks also considering Alonso, Walker, C. Santana, J.

After losing Juan Soto to the New York Mets, the New York Yankees have been one of the most active teams on the trade and free agent market. They've already signed SP Max Fried to an eight-year contract and traded for RHP Devin Williams.