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Yankees news: What can the Bombers do to return to the Fall Classic?

The Athletic | Chris Kirschner: The Yankees haven’t won the World Series since 2009. They only time they’ve even reached it since then was the near-sweep in 2024—two years ago—but the 2025 and 2026 campaigns brought early postseason exits with…

By Andrés Chávez · Pinstripe Alley

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Analysts outlined recommendations and trade targets for the Yankees to return to the World Series in 2027.
Chris Kirschner suggested offering David Bednar a qualifying offer and targeting Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan.
Phillip Martínez identified five position players as viable offseason trade options for New York.

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Pinstripe Alley highlights several analysis pieces outlining steps for the New York Yankees to return to the World Series following consecutive early postseason exits. Recommendations cited from The Athletic's Chris Kirschner include extending a qualifying offer to David Bednar, testing Luis García Jr. at other infield spots, adding a right-handed catcher, and pursuing Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan.

The roundup also references an SNY report identifying five position players as potential offseason trade targets for the club. Additionally, 19-year-old Yankees prospect Dax Kilby excelled in the Arizona Fall League for Salt River, batting .311 through 11 contests.

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