The New York Yankees desperately need to add an infielder this season. With Oswaldo Cabrera suffering a gruesome leg injury earlier in the season, manager Aaron Boone’s been left with few options across the infield.
It’s very likely the Bronx Bombers will turn to the trade block to find a solid option at the hot corner this season.
Bleacher Report’s Tim Kelly recently suggested the Yankees could swing a trade for Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez to fill the massive hole at third base in the Bronx.
“Jazz Chisholm Jr. plays an adequate third base (minus-2 defensive runs saved), but he grades out better at his natural position of second base (three DRS),” Kelly wrote. “Acquiring a third base upgrade that allows the 27-year-old to just play second base would be a wise move for New York general manager Brian Cashman.
“To that end, the Yankees—and just about every other contending team in baseball—will be hoping the Arizona Diamondbacks decide to become sellers. Can you imagine how much of an upgrade having Eugenio Suárez in this lineup would be over late-career DJ LeMahieu or Oswald Peraza?”
Suarez would be the dream option for the Yankees. Not only is he on an affordable contract, but he’s in the midst of a great season.
The slugger has 25 home runs and a 2.7 WAR through 77 games. He could eclipse 50 home runs and post a WAR over 5.0 on the season if he stays healthy and continues to crush the ball.
Adding this kind of production alongside the talent in the Yankees’ lineup would be devastating for the rest of the league, especially the American League East.
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