Yankees Claim Duke Ellis from Mariners

The New York Yankees' offseason strategy heavily focuses on the potential re-signing of superstar Juan Soto, which will significantly impact their roster decisions. Soto’s free agent status has the Yankees considering alternative acquisitions, including San Francisco Giants ace Blake Snell and third baseman Matt Chapman. Meanwhile, the Yankees have bolstered their speed on the base paths by claiming outfielder Duke Ellis from the Seattle Mariners and outfielder Cam Eden from the Toronto Blue Jays. Both players are known for their base-stealing abilities and could serve as strategic pinch-runners. In other baseball news, the Oakland Athletics claimed infielder Tristan Gray off waivers from the Miami Marlins, adding a versatile player to their Triple-A roster.