With Brett Gardner representing the primary lefty bat for the New York Yankees, he could be on his way out after his club option was declined. The Yankees would’ve owed him $10 million for the 2021 season, but they elected to take a more cost-efficient route.
In 2019, Gardner hit 28 homers, a career-high and major surprise considering his lack of slugging throughout his career. This past season, his numbers came crashing back down to earth, hitting five homers and a .223 batting average.
With Gardner still a free agent, the Yankees could be looking at Kyle Schwarber, former Chicago cub, as an alternative.