Feb 19, 2023; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Oswald Peraza (91) fields the ball during spring training practice at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Despite management speaking highly of Isiah Kiner-Falefa as a solution in the Yankees infield, the writing is on the wall, Oswald Peraza has a chance to secure the starting shortstop job. With Josh Donaldson already cemented at third base, according to manager Aaron Boone, IKF may end up riding the pine to start the 2023 season.
Committing to the youth movement led by Peraza and Oswaldo Cabrera will surely pose some questions during the upcoming campaign, notably if the two youngsters can show consistency in the batter’s box.