The Yankees have already been rumored to have interest in multiple top free agents this off-season. Of course, everything depends on Juan Soto and his contract extension, whether the Bombers secure him on a long-term deal or allow him to depart for another team. Infield Openings Create New Challenges However, the Yankees could get creative in solving several infield spots, opening up both second and first base.
Gleyber Torres is expected to leave in free agency, and the Yankees declined Anthony Rizzo‘s club option, which would’ve paid him $17 million. In total, the team saved about $31.2 million in luxury tax salary by letting the two infielders go.
Creative Solutions Proposed: Bellinger and Hoerner Trade However, now they have big needs, and they may have to get creative to get the job done. SNY host Emmanuel Berbari proposed an interesting trade that would send Cody Bellinger and Nico Hoerner to the Bronx. In exchange, the Yankees would send Marcus Stroman and two top prospects, Spencer Jones and Will Warren, to Chicago.
“Yankees address two of their major needs — Bellinger, plug him right at first base ...
and Hoerner, I love the fit,” Berbari added. “I think the Cubs are looking to get rid of that money and they’re looking to get rid of Hoerner for the right value, so Spencer Jones has to go back.” First and foremost, dumping Stroman would simply be a way to offload his salary.
The 33-year-old posted a 4.31 ERA over 154.2 innings this past season.
The Yank.
