The New York Yankees’ starting second baseman, DJ LeMahieu, is currently unavailable while recovering from COVID-19. His absence may not be for much longer, as he’s expected to return later this week, but his quarantine experience has allowed the team to explore their options for depth behind their superstar infielder.
By now, the most likely candidate to replace LeMahieu at the keystone is Tyler Wade, who is not known for his bat but can offer speed and versatility. He may be, for those reasons, best suited for a super-utility role, though.