During the stretch run, particularly in the postseason, the Yankees offense had lots of issues making consistent contact. They struck out a lot and their offense got a bit one-dimensional at times. There is nothing wrong with having several home run hitters in the lineup, but some contact-oriented batters are welcome, too.
Michael Brantley, who played with the Houston Astros from 2019 to 2022, is now a free agent. The lefty-hitting outfielder fits the description above: he is not a zero on the power department, but is known for his excellent contact skills and competitive at-bats.