The New York Yankees’ projected free agents heading into the 2027 season include Jazz Chisholm Jr., Trent Grisham, Paul Goldschmidt and David Bednar. Their contract situations put both the lineup and bullpen on the team’s offseason agenda.
There is an important distinction when discussing “Yankees free agents in 2027”: players whose contracts expire after the 2026 season enter the market ahead of 2027, while those under contract through 2027 generally reach free agency ahead of 2028.
Here is how both groups look as of October 9, 2026, based on FanGraphs’ Yankees contract tracker. Extensions, re-signings and roster moves can change these projections.
Yankees Free Agents Heading Into the 2027 Season
Ten players on the Yankees’ current payroll are projected to become free agents after the 2026 season.
| Player | Position | Projected free agency |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | Second base | After 2026 |
| Trent Grisham | Center field | After 2026 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | First base | After 2026 |
| Amed Rosario | Utility | After 2026 |
| David Bednar | Relief pitcher | After 2026 |
| Tim Hill | Relief pitcher | After 2026 |
| John Schreiber | Relief pitcher | After 2026 |
| Ryan Yarbrough | Pitcher | After 2026 |
| Paul Blackburn | Pitcher | After 2026 |
| Michael Fulmer | Pitcher | After 2026 |
Source: FanGraphs RosterResource.
What the Yankees’ 2027 Free-Agent Class Means for the Roster
The projected departures span several parts of the roster. Chisholm, Grisham, Goldschmidt and Rosario give New York decisions to make across the infield, outfield and bench.
Pitching accounts for six of the ten names. If several leave, the Yankees could need multiple additions to preserve bullpen depth and cover innings. Re-signing selected veterans, promoting internal replacements and pursuing outside free agents are all possible routes.
These are roster implications of the contract list, rather than confirmed indications of the Yankees’ plans.
Which Yankees Could Become Free Agents After the 2027 Season?
Looking one offseason further ahead, the projected group includes three players scheduled to reach free agency and two whose availability depends on contract decisions.
| Player | Contract status after 2027 |
|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | Contract expires |
| Luis García Jr. | Projected to reach free agency |
| Clarke Schmidt | Projected to reach free agency |
| Cody Bellinger | Can opt out of his contract |
| Giancarlo Stanton | Yankees hold a club option for 2028 |
Bellinger’s opt-out gives him the choice to test the market. Stanton’s situation depends on whether New York exercises its option. Neither should be treated as a guaranteed departure. FanGraphs contract details
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jazz Chisholm Jr. a free agent in 2027?
Chisholm is projected to reach free agency after the 2026 season, making him part of the market heading into 2027 unless he signs a new deal.
Is Cody Bellinger a free agent after 2027?
Bellinger can become a free agent after the 2027 season if he exercises his opt-out. His contract otherwise runs through 2030.
Does Giancarlo Stanton’s contract end in 2027?
Stanton’s guaranteed contract runs through 2027, with a Yankees club option for 2028. His free-agent status depends on that decision.
Are Aaron Judge or Gerrit Cole free agents in 2027?
Neither is scheduled to reach free agency in 2027. Judge is signed through 2031, while Cole is signed through 2028.
All contract timelines above reflect the current Yankees payroll and contract information from FanGraphs.