There is a strong argument to make that the Yankees should extend star defensive player Harrison Bader now before he hits free agency in 2024.
Health has been a bit of a concern for Bader the past few seasons, playing in 86 games in 2022 and 103 back in 2021. He hasn’t played in over 120 games since 2019, dealing with a plantar fasciitis injury last season that limited his contribution significantly until the playoffs.
The Yankees saw an elite version of Harrison Bader:
However, the Yankees saw the best of Bader late in the season, notably during elimination rounds.