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Yankees Face Backlash for Skipping Major Free Agents

12/29/2025

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Fans criticize the New York Yankees for not signing major free agents this offseason, citing 12 minor-league free agents signed in December.
The Yankees signed Travis MacGregor, a right-handed pitcher who was assigned to the Double-A Somerset Patriots.
After showing improvement with the Milwaukee Brewers, MacGregor signed with the Yankees.
The Yankees aim to replicate the success of teams that have developed overlooked prospects.

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Fans criticize the New York Yankees for not signing major free agents this offseason, citing 12 minor-league free agents signed in December.
The Yankees signed Travis MacGregor, a right-handed pitcher who was assigned to the Double-A Somerset Patriots.
After showing improvement with the Milwaukee Brewers, MacGregor signed with the Yankees.
The Yankees aim to replicate the success of teams that have developed overlooked prospects.