Spring training has kicked off, and the Yankees have wasted no time diving into their biggest roster question mark—third base.
The battle includes DJ LeMahieu, Oswald Peraza, and Oswaldo Cabrera, though none of them feel like the long-term solution. Management continues to praise LeMahieu, but he’s coming off two brutal seasons, and expecting him to return to his old self feels more like wishful thinking than a real plan.
LeMahieu’s Decline and the Lack of a True Starter
LeMahieu’s steady decline has been one of the Yankees’ more frustrating developments. Once a batting title contender, his offensive output has cratered.