The Yankees had a busy waiver trade deadline day, as they scooped up Andrew McCutchen from the Giants to shore up the outfield and later snagged shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria from the Pirates. While McCutchen’s fit is more obvious, Hechavarria was a more niche pickup. Though the Yankees have an opening in the infield due to Didi Gregorius’ injury, he is expected to return soon, so Hechavarria is a bit of a wild card.
Still, Hechavarria can help the Yankees in a couple of different ways, chiefly in the defensive department.