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30-Year-Old Becomes Yankees Free Agent

Yankees' Amed Rosario becomes free agent after disappointing 2026 season.

New York Editorial News Desk October 31, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Rosario became a free agent following the Yankees' ALDS sweep.
  • He posted a .238 batting average with 10 home runs in 87 games.
  • Yankees finished second in AL East with 93-68 record.

The New York Yankees finished the 2026 season with a 93-68 record, placing them second in the American League East.

Despite the strong regular season, the Yankees were swept in the ALDS by the Tampa Bay Rays.

Amed Rosario, a 30-year-old shortstop, officially became a free agent this week.

Rosario's 2026 season included a .238 batting average, 54 hits, 10 home runs, 34 RBIs, 28 runs, and three stolen bases in 87 games.

MLB.com reported on October 29 that Rosario had elected free agency.

Rosario is now available to sign with any Major League Baseball team during the upcoming offseason.

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