The Yankees have spent the offseason reshaping their roster, flipping key positions to strengthen their lineup for 2025. One of the biggest changes came at second base, where Jazz Chisholm is expected to take over following the departure of Gleyber Torres. However, the transition wasn’t as smooth as the front office had originally planned.
The Third Base Conflict
After acquiring Chisholm, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman revealed on Thursday night that the team initially wanted Torres to slide over to third base. That plan never materialized because, as Cashman bluntly put it, Torres refused.