The Yankees could certainly use another big bat with defensive versatility, but for now, general manager Brian Cashman remains committed to the internal options they have at third base. While external upgrades would be ideal, the trade market hasn’t presented a viable solution, leaving the Yankees to roll the dice with DJ LeMahieu and a few other in-house candidates.
When asked about the situation, Cashman made it clear that competition will dictate how the position shakes out.
“Third vs. second, we have a number of different people that are competing for spots that are trying to find their way.