Heading into the 2018-19 offseason, the Yankees’ first base situation remains murky. Sure, the Bombers have two options at the position, but both have their fair share of uncertainty. Greg Bird’s prospect sheen has worn almost completely off at this point, and one wonders if he can ever recapture the glory of his 2015 debut. Meanwhile, Luke Voit emerged out of nowhere to give the Yanks hope at the position, but he has yet to prove that he can sustain an above-average batting line over the grind of a full season.
It’s clear that the Yankees need a legitimate contingency plan at first place, in case both Bird and Voit fail to stick at the position.