Over the past two days, the Yankees have watched two potential infield targets sign elsewhere, with Ha-Seong Kim landing in Tampa Bay and Jorge Polanco joining the Seattle Mariners. While neither player was a perfect fit, both offered upside—Kim with his elite defense and Polanco with his power potential.
That leaves the Yankees still searching for a viable competitor at third base, where DJ LeMahieu is currently penciled in as the starter despite two consecutive down seasons. While general manager Brian Cashman could still explore the trade market, there’s one free-agent veteran who remains available and could provide a solid short-term solution: Jose Iglesias.