It might’ve taken a little longer than expected, but the Yankees have a new infielder. Both Starlin Castro and Chase Headley were traded away in December, and going with rookies at two infield spots never seemed all that realistic for a team trying to win the World Series. A depth pickup was inevitable.
Last week the Yankees acquired Brandon Drury from the Diamondbacks in a three-team deal that sent second base prospect Nick Solak to the Rays and right-handed pitching prospect Taylor Widener to Arizona. The Yankees could’ve spent some of their finite luxury tax plan dollars on a free agent like Neil Walker or Mike Moustakas.