Every team needs depth, and the Yankees certainly learned their lesson in 2018, when injuries to their regulars forced them to rely upon many a subpar role player, costing them crucial games in the division race. There’s no question that acquisition of high-end talent should be the Yankees’ primary concern, but they shouldn’t forget to shore up their bench, either.
The Yankees’ current infield situation is far from bleak, but they could use a credible backup infielder with positional flexibility. Ronald Torreyes filled that role quite capably for the past two years, but he’s now a Chicago Cub.