Feb 26, 2023; Dunedin, Florida, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Willie Calhoun (24) hits a RBI single in the third inning of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
When Matt Carpenter signed with the Yankees on a MiLB deal last year, most people thought nothing of it. It’s hard to believe that Carpenter would go on to hit 15 HRs in just 128 at-bats and posting a wRC+ of 217, even higher than Aaron Judge’s historic 207 wRC+. After departing to sign a 2-year $12 million deal with the San Diego Padres, the Yankees have a mustache-shaped hole on their roster, but two candidates have stood out early in camp as potential replacements.