The New York Yankees are in a bind with their infield as the team nears Opening Day and is already over the $301 million threshold which introduces a 110% tax on any expense they make. Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports that even after seeing Alex Bregman go to the Red Sox, the Yankees would prefer to move Marcus Stroman’s money before making a significant addition at the third base position.
It doesn’t slam the door shut on making an addition without a Stroman trade, but given their financial situation, it isn’t unsurprising that they would prefer to shed some money before making another addition.