The Yankees continue to watch potential infield targets land elsewhere, with the latest being veteran switch-hitter Jorge Polanco. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Seattle Mariners secured the 31-year-old infielder on Thursday night, adding him to their infield mix ahead of spring training.
Polanco was an intriguing name on the market, though he came with some notable red flags. He underwent patella tendon surgery this offseason but is expected to be fully cleared for baseball activities by the time spring training rolls around. Given the Yankees’ need for a quality bat at third base, he was at least worth monitoring.