Clint Frazier Rips Yankees for Quiet Offseason, Calls Out Volpe and Wells
The Yankees aren’t making much noise this offseason-and that silence is getting louder by the day.
After a disappointing exit from the ALDS, many expected New York to come out swinging this winter. But so far, the Bronx has been more of a whisper than a roar. And now, former Yankee Clint Frazier is turning up the volume, taking direct aim at the organization’s approach-and even naming names.
Frazier, never one to hold back, voiced his frustration with the Yankees’ offseason strategy, or lack thereof. Speaking candidly, he criticized the team for holding onto underperforming players and relying too much on hope rather than action.
“The Yankees need to spend like the Yankees again,” Frazier said. And that line alone sums up a sentiment that’s been bubbling among fans for months. Instead of aggressively pursuing upgrades, Frazier believes the team is banking on bounce-back performances from players who haven’t shown enough to earn that faith.
He didn’t stop there. Frazier specifically called out young infielders Anthony Volpe and Austin Wells, suggesting it’s time the Yankees moved on from players who haven’t consistently produced.
“If you’re hoping that players are going to bounce back versus being proactive and going out and spending on the players who might be able to take the positions of the guys you hope bounce back, I think you can move in a better direction,” Frazier said.
That’s a strong message-and a direct one. Frazier’s point is clear: hoping for improvement isn’t a strategy.
It’s a gamble. And in his view, the Yankees have been betting on the wrong hands for too long.
This offseason, the Yankees have been linked to big names-most notably Cody Bellinger-but nothing has materialized. They extended a qualifying offer to Trent Grisham, which he accepted, but let go of reliever Devin Williams. Now, they’re reportedly exploring options with the Rockies, but the lack of movement has fans and former players alike scratching their heads.
Frazier’s comments reflect a growing impatience with the team’s front office, particularly GM Brian Cashman, who maintains that the Yankees are doing everything possible to build a contender for 2026. But Frazier isn’t buying it.
“I don’t know the formula the Yankees are navigating this winter; they keep saying we’ll see how the winter unfolds,” Frazier said. “The way it’s unfolding is that other teams are making moves. There is kind of a surplus sample size with some of these individuals they can move on from.”
He doubled down on his critique, adding, “There are other fish out there that you can move, go get, and pounce on and make the Yankees better. We know who those individuals are - Anthony Volpe, Austin Wells, guys like that.”
It’s rare to hear a former player speak this openly about his old team, especially when he names current players. But Frazier’s frustration isn’t just personal-it echoes the broader concern that the Yankees are stuck in neutral while the rest of the league is shifting into gear.
Last offseason, the Yankees were aggressive. They chased Juan Soto, signed Max Fried, and made a clear push to contend.
This year? The urgency feels absent.
And for a franchise that built its legacy on bold moves and big names, that’s a tough pill to swallow.
Yankees fans are still holding out hope that a splash is coming-maybe Bellinger, maybe someone else. But until that happens, the offseason remains stalled. And with voices like Frazier’s getting louder, the pressure on the front office is only going to grow.
One thing’s for sure: the Yankees can’t afford to stand still much longer. Not in this market.
Not with this fanbase. And definitely not with expectations as high as ever.