Even as things stand today, the Yankees probably have the best roster in the American League East. They’ve addressed their starting rotation by adding Max Fried, improved their outfield defense with Cody Bellinger, and locked in a steady veteran at first base in Paul Goldschmidt. But something still feels like it’s missing.
There’s a glaring hole at third base, and while the Yankees have internal options, none of them scream “championship-caliber.” That one premium bat in the infield could push them over the top, making them the undisputed best team in the AL and positioning them as a true World Series favorite.