Second baseman Gleyber Torres was a fixture in the New York Yankees’ lineup since his MLB debut in 2018. He recently signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Detroit Tigers, leaving a hole on the infield in the Bronx. Could veteran Whit Merrifield be an option to replace him?
General manager Brian Cashman filled the Yankees’ hole at first base with 2022 National League MVP Award winner Paul Goldschmidt. New York could leave Jazz Chisholm Jr. at third base for 2025 or shift him back to second depending on the club’s needs.
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The Athletic’s Brendan Kuty discussed the Yankees’ potential infield options as the start of spring training continues creeping closer. While there are internal options such as Oswald Peraza, Oswaldo Cabrera and DJ LeMahieu, they’re far from sure things for a team with championship aspirations.
Among the external options available to the Bombers, Kuty mentioned Merrifield, who is currently a free agent.