With the expectation being Clint Frazier could be traded during the 2020 offseason, the Yankees will have to find value elsewhere in the outfield to supplement injuries. Center fielder Aaron Hicks is already scheduled to miss time after having Tommy John surgery, which will put the unit at a disadvantage entering the season.
The Yankees, however, have several options to choose from, including re-signing Brett Gardner to play his usual utility role in the outfield. Alternatively, they have Mike Tauchman, who emerged as a reliable player, hitting .277 with 13 homers over 280 at-bats.
The third option is Tyler Wade, who didn’t spend a ton of time at the Major League level last season, but did show defensive versatility, base running prowess, and was consistently average at the plate.