While the present looks bright for the New York Yankees, the future is a little less clear.

As of Friday afternoon, the Yankees are two wins away from a spot in the World Series, their first since 2009. New York has committed to going “all in” for the 2024 season by making several high-stakes moves, culminating in the takeover of Juan Soto.

So far, that ‘all-in’ approach has worked to perfection, but once the 2024 season comes to an end, the team will have to make some tough decisions. The fates of players like Soto, Alex Verdugo, Anthony Rizzo and Gleyber Torres will all be decided before Opening Day 2025.

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With that in mind, the Bleacher Report writing staff has included a few notable Yankees players on their list of players. Predictions for 19 MLB players with a 2025 contract option.

Do you agree with their predictions?

SP Gerrit Cole

Situation: Cole can opt out for $144 million between 2025 and 2028 and become a free agent if the Yankees don’t add a 10th year to a $36 million contract.

B/R forecast: Cole waives $144 million from 2025-2028, the Yankees agree to add $36 million in the 10th year.

Response: While Cole has looked a little less sharp this year compared to his Cy Young season, he has still shown he can be a dominant starter on the front line. Cole should be able to maintain his elite form for at least another season or two as the Yankees look to extend their championship window beyond this season.

With all that in mind, the Yankees should indeed enter year 10 and do what they can to keep Cole a member of the franchise until his retirement.

1B Anthony Rizzo

Situation: Yankees can exercise $17 million option through 2025.

B/R forecast: Yankees decline $17 million option for 2025.

Response: While I agree that the Yankees should and will reject this option, I am not closing the door on a reunion between the two sides. Rizzo has shown that he can still be a reliable player in certain situations, even though his days as a starter for a contender may be behind him.

Would I sign Rizzo, at a discounted price, as a bat off the bench and as a rotational infielder/DH?

Absolute.

SP/RP Luke Weaver

Situation: Yankees can exercise $2.5 million option through 2025.

B/R forecast: The Yankees are exercising a $2.5 million option through 2025.

Response: Yes, no joke.

This is a no-brainer for New York, and by far the easiest decision they will make this season. The tougher question is this: Do you aim for a more experienced closer, or do you trust Weaver in that role in 2025?

They trusted Clay Holmes to be the closer in 2024 despite having limited experience, and that didn’t work out. They should try to avoid making the same mistake and use Weaver as a reliable setup man next season after he exercises his option.