“The Dutch left-handed pitcher Tijn Fredrikze officially signed with the New York Yankees on the final day of the current international signing period,” Major League Baseball insider Francys Romero reported on X, formerly Twitter. “At 18, several scouts believe he has a chance to develop his velocity (88-91 MPH) and secondary pitches.”

The international signing period is ending, and the Yankees are making some final additions to this year's signing class.

The New York Yankees were handed stunning news on a potential trade target on Monday amid a quiet offseason so far.

Upon purchasing the Yankees from CBS for $8.7 million with his group of partners in 1973, Steinbrenner had told the press, “We plan absentee ownership as far as running the Yankees is concerned … We’re not going to pretend we’re something we’re not. I’ll stick to building ships.”

When it comes to repeat American League Cy Young winner Tarik Subal of the Detroit Tigers, trade speculation has been consistent heading into his walk year of 2026 and with no discernible progress made on an extension. On that front, a Skubal trade this offseason is increasingly seen as likely, reports ESPN's Jorge Castillo .

The New York Yankees got in just under the wire of the international signing deadline with an 18-year-old southpaw strikeout pitcher.

If the respective countries get their wish, the Yankees may be down a handful of regulars for a stretch in spring training.

The former centerfielder’s second act has been just as impressive as his first — and now he's set to play at Carnegie Hall