Yankees ace Gerrit Cole reportedly opted out of his nine-year, $324 million contract with four years still remaining, but New York is expected to keep the right-hander by adding one more year to the deal.
Letters to Sports: Toasting the Dodgers’ World Series title
Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their opinions and thoughts on the Dodgers' victory over the Yankees in the World Series.
Yankees decline Anthony Rizzo’s 2025 club option
The Yankees are officially in the market for a first baseman after declining Anthony Rizzo's club option for 2025, worth $17 million, making him a free agent.
Yankees decline 2025 option on Anthony Rizzo, Gerrit Cole opts out of deal
After a loss in the World Series, New York has kicked off what is likely to be a busy offseason.
Anthony Rizzo becomes free agent after Yankees decline $17 million option
A three-time All-Star, the 35-year-old Rizzo hit .228 with eight homers and 35 RBIs over 92 games in an injury-interrupted season.