At MLB’s Winter Meetings last month in Las Vegas, Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman was asked about his interest level in signing coveted free agent outfielder Bryce Harper. He denied having any interest at all, and proceeded to list the names of all six outfielders on the club’s roster. But is the Yankees’ outfield really too crowded to fit a generational talent like Harper?
Jacoby Ellsbury hasn’t played since 2017, when he produced 1.7 WAR in 112 games. He slashed .264/.348/.402 over 409 plate appearances, and posted a negative dWAR for the third time in his career.