As the 2026 MLB season approaches, C.J. Abrams trade rumors continue to gain momentum. The Washington Nationals have listened to the 25-year-old shortstop, and with his elite speed, left-handed power,

According to Robert Murray of Fansided.com, the Yankees have claimed the former top San Francisco Giants prospect off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles, adding Marco Luciano to the Yankees roster. "The Yankees claimed Marco Luciano off waivers from the Orioles," Murray reported Thursday afternoon.

The New York Yankees are trying to get going this MLB offseason. They just signed Cody Bellinger to a five-year contract, and on Thursday, claimed a former top prospect off waivers. According to MLB.com and several other reports,

Amidst uncertainty surrounding the Chicago Cubs and one of their key players attracting interest from other franchises, the San Francisco Giants have reported offer to the Cubs. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees are closely monitoring the situation.

No matter how hard the Yankees’ front office keeps selling Anthony Volpe as their long-term answer at shortstop and Josh Caballero as the backup, the position still feels like a glaring weak spot. And the 2025 season made that pretty clear.

Cody Bellinger has landed with the New York Yankees on a big contract and the SF Giants should be thankful they did not sign him to such a large deal.