The New York Yankees may be turning to a familar face at third base, as DJ LeMahieu is expected to have a prominent role on the team.
"New York Yankees: 2B Brendan Rodgers," Reuter said. "Biggest Hole: Second Base/Third Base. The Yankees have been linked to Rodgers as they work toward putting the finishing touches on their infield.
Perdomo rarely whiffs, chases or strikes out but draws walks at a very high rate. His on-base percentages the past two years stood at .353 and .344 which could be a silent weapon in the Yankees’ lineup. Perdomo has also seen some success on the basepaths stealing 34 bases in 41 attempts over his career.
Though the Yankees deserve credit for acting decisively and aggressively in the wake of Juan Soto's departure, they remain one infielder short of an ideal Opening Day roster. As things stand, either D.J. LeMahieu or Oswaldo Cabrera would have the starting job at third base.
With less than three weeks left until Yankees pitchers and catchers report to Tampa for spring training, there is still work to be done in free agency.
The Yankees’ Opening Day lineup card has gained a bit more clarity. During an appearance Tuesday on WFAN, Aaron Boone shed light on several configuration questions, notably: — Jasson Dominguez likely will shift from his natural center field to left field,
The upside for the Rays is that they could get a really strong player for a relatively modest price. Kim struggled at the plate in 2021, his first season after coming over from Korea, but has been above average in each of the three seasons since then.
It seems like just a matter of time before the Cubs sign a name-brand reliever. Estévez is on their radar, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. So are Jansen, Robertson and Ryan Pressly, per Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic.
The Diamondbacks still haven't replaced Pederson, who had a .923 OPS against righties in 2024. And while Naylor can reproduce Walker's power, he isn't on the same level as the three-time Gold Glover defensively.
While there is no "timeline" one can be fairly certain that Mougey and the Jets will want to get the lay of the land with Rodgers as soon as they can, after all, if Rodgers chooses not to play on, then New York must look at options at quarterback.
The New York Jets already have made two massive decisions this offseason. New York was looking to fill the open head coach and general manager positions and now
Top prospect Jasson Domínguez is the favorite to start in left field for the Yankees. Find out more at MLB Trade Rumors.