Steinbrenner: 'Everything is on the table' for Yankees in free agency

New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner isn't putting any limitations on what the team might do this offseason.

"Everything is on the table when it comes to free agents," Steinbrenner said Tuesday in reference to the club adding another nine-figure contract, according to The Athletic's Chris Kirschner.

The Yankees currently have Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole, Giancarlo Stanton, and Carlos Rodón signed to nine-figure contracts.

New York has been connected to trade rumors surrounding San Diego Padres star outfielder Juan Soto this offseason. Soto is scheduled to hit free agency at the conclusion of the 2024 campaign and is widely expected to land a contract well into nine figures.

The Yankees had MLB's second-highest payroll in 2023 at over $278 million. They have $202 million in payroll commitments for next season.

Steinbrenner says the franchise can't have another disappointing season.

"It was awful," Steinbrenner said of the Yankees' performance in 2023, according to The Athletic's Brendan Kuty. "We accomplished nothing."