The Yankees have spent the offseason looking for an upgrade at third base, but with Alex Bregman still commanding a hefty price and Ha-Seong Kim signing a two-year, $29 million deal with the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, the options are wearing thin.
At this point, unless general manager Brian Cashman has a surprise trade up his sleeve, it looks increasingly likely that DJ LeMahieu will open the season as the starting third baseman.
LeMahieu’s recent regression has been noticeable, with his offensive production slipping in back-to-back seasons. His 2024 campaign was particularly rough, hitting just .