The Yankees‘ third base competition is unfolding in real time, but one expected contender has yet to join the race. Veteran DJ LeMahieu, who took two months off from hitting this offseason, is still ramping up behind the scenes, leaving Oswald Peraza and Oswaldo Cabrera to battle it out for the job.
Peraza Making His Case
At just 24 years old, Peraza is seizing the opportunity with each passing game. He picked up another hit and an RBI in Wednesday’s win over the Cardinals, continuing his strong spring. So far, he’s hitting .