The New York Yankees are bringing back starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt for another year, avoiding salary arbitration and hopefully adding strength to their starting rotation — once he's back from injury. According to Fansided insider Robert Murray, the Yankees and Schmidt have agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million contract.

The New York Yankees aren’t afraid to be big spenders, but the front office has to ensure they get their money’s worth.

The deadline to tender contracts for arbitration-eligible players was yesterday, and the Yankees ultimately decided to non-tender five of their relievers.

Despite his up-and-down year, Williams is still a popular name on the free-agent market. Rosenthal and Sammon noted that he's "garnering widespread interest" from around the majors, so it's "unclear how likely a reunion is" between him and New York.