The New York Yankees have had a terrible offseason till now. While most Yankee fans are unhappy, even rival fans are now having a shot at them.

Robbie Hyde, a well-known Red Sox fan, in his recent video, gave a harsh rating for the Yankees’ offseason, but it may not be because he is a Red Sox fan.

“What is going on with the Yankees this offseason… Cashman is usually wheeling and dealing, but they’ve been pretty quiet up to this point,” pointed out Hyde.

“So, I think right now you’ve got to go with an F., and that’s not me trying to just be a Red Sox fan trashing on the Yankees.”

January nears with the Yankees making no notable external additions, spending about $29 million just retaining familiar names. AL East rivals added pitching and bats, while New York waited through trade and free markets. That patience left clear needs unresolved across rotation depth, bullpen leverage, and corner infield offense.

Silence was paired with contentious choices, including re-signing Trent Grisham via a $22 million qualifying offer. Grisham produced a .235 average, 34 homers, 74 RBIs, and .811 OPS in the 2025 season.

The $22 million commitment tightened flexibility and complicated paths for top outfield prospects already near readiness.

Meanwhile, opportunities passed as Boston landed Willson Contreras cheaply, with St. Louis covering a significant salary. Free-agent negotiations lingered, too, with Cody Bellinger discussions shaped by projected 5-year $150-155 million ranges.

Insiders noted decision-making drift, describing Brian Cashman observing markets rather than decisively addressing roster gaps this winter.

As weeks passed, problems persisted despite expected returns, including rotation uncertainty and bullpen depth questions. With rivals improving, the quiet approach fueled frustration and earned insiders’ harsh offseason grades.

As January closes, Brian Cashman’s inactivity now speaks louder than any winter rumor cycle. Robbie Hyde’s blunt F grade lands because the ledger shows caution where urgency was required.

The Yankees need to sign Cody Bellinger to have a chance in the 2026 season

New York’s roster construction for 2026 hinges on retaining a player who stabilized performance under pressure.

During his season in pinstripes, Cody Bellinger produced a .272 average across regular-season games. Those numbers included 29 home runs and 5.1 Baseball Reference WAR contributions over one full season,

Without that production, the Yankees project less lineup flexibility and reduced margin during high-leverage stretches. Internal options do not replicate Bellinger’s combination of power, on-base rates, and defensive coverage value. That gap becomes clearer when postseason environments amplify mistakes rather than smoothing performance variance trends.

Reports confirm the Yankees submitted a formal offer, signaling intent after months of cautious positioning. Industry projections suggest a five- or six-year commitment would be required to secure him contractually. If negotiations stall and silence follows, New York risks forfeiting measurable production already proven internally.

This moment is where roster math stops whispering and starts demanding action from Brian Cashman. Cody Bellinger represents certainty in a winter built on delays, projections, and controlled public silence. If the New York Yankees hesitate again, 2026 will remember restraint as calculation, not intelligence alone.