Second base is now void after the New York Yankees decided not to offer Gleyber Torres a contract. He later signed with Detroit Tigers. The Yankees’ infield is in question because they have not made any move to add a veteran infielder.
Alexander Wilson, of Empire Sports Media, warns the Yankees they are only “one injury from devastation on the infield,” underlining the risks associated with the current options.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is reportedly being moved from first base to second by the Yankees. Chisholm has experience playing at both second base and shortstop. In 2024, Chisholm played his highest number of games. His history of injury raises questions about his availability and durability over the course of a season.
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Wilson says that the Yankees want Chisholm to replicate his last-season’s durability. Prior to this, injury had always been an issue that limited Chisholm’s availability and consistency. He notes that the Yankees are relying on Chisholm’s ability to duplicate last year’s durability. However, if Chisholm does not play, then their infield future becomes hazy fast.
Moving Chisholm from third base to second creates an equal problem, as the Yankees are left with three competitors at third: DJ LeMahieu (Oswald Peraza), Oswald Cabrera, and Oswald Peraza.
Wilson states that “if there is an injury at second or three, the Yankees will be scrambling for options, but the internal solutions don’t inspire confidence.” The team is more vulnerable because of the lack established depth.
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Wilson says the Yankees should consider signing Brendan Rodgers. The former Colorado Rockies 2nd baseman. Rodgers was a former No. The Rockies did not tender him, and Rodgers became a free-agent.
Spotrac estimated Rodgers’ value to be $56.4m over the next four years. His availability as a released free agent makes him more accessible at an affordable price. This could make Rodgers a good option for Yankees looking to add depth at infield and improve at third and second base.
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