According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Yankees and Padres had discussed a deal involving infielder Luis Arraez. While Heyman disputed that

The Yankees are still trying to trade Marcus Stroman and are willing to pay down his $18M salary. Should they save money there, the Yankees would have more to spend on an infielder — though don’t expect Alex Bregman or Nolan Arenado.

The New York Yankees have been one of the most active teams this winter, and it sounds like they're not done making moves. Per Bob Nightengale of USA

The Yankees are willing to eat part of the remaining salary on Marcus Stroman's contract to facilitate a trade. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The New York Yankees have put together a good offseason despite losing Juan Soto to the New York Mets. They still have a hole to fill at second base and an issue with Marcus Stroman's contract.

The New York Yankees made a quick pivot after losing Juan Soto to the New York Mets, but they are not done, as they are looking to offload starting pitcher Marcus Stroman in a trade to clear his $18 million salary for 2025,