The New York Yankees’ Potential Moves in the Summer
It’s unclear exactly what the New York Yankees will do this summer. New York has been great overall this season and therefore it certainly will be buyers. The Yankees have a few clear needs but it’s uncertain if they will be able to fill them all. New York needs help in the bullpen, starting rotation, first base, second base, and third base.
Potential Acquisition of Matt Chapman
The Yankees likely won’t find an option at every spot but were mentioned as an option to land four-time Gold Glove Award winner Matt Chapman to help out at third base, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Chapman was linked to the Yankees all throughout this past offseason but the two sides never worked out a deal. Landing him in a trade with the Giants would help improve the third base spot because he is one of the best defensive players in baseball and is slashing .245/.325/.426 with 12 home runs and 42 RBIs.
Insight: Acquiring Chapman could provide infield stability for the Yankees and significantly bolster their defensive capabilities at third base, potentially improving their overall team performance.
Potential Trade Scenario with the Giants
“San Francisco Giants, I would say they want to buy,” Heyman said. “They spent in the offseason between (Jung-hoo Lee) in center field who now is out, Chapman, (Blake Snell). They are going to wait and see with Snell coming back. They’ve got (Robert Ray) and (Alex Cobb) coming back. But, if they do sell, I wouldn’t be shocked if Chapman is a target whether for the Yankees or someone else.” If the Giants decide to sell, Chapman could be a sought-after target for multiple teams, including the Yankees.
More Decision-Making Ahead for the Yankees
Landing Chapman would be a great start but the Yankees are going to have to decide fast with the trade deadline just weeks away now. It’s crucial for the Yankees to address their multiple needs efficiently to maintain their competitive edge in the league.
Insight: With the pressure mounting as the trade deadline approaches, the Yankees must carefully strategize their moves to ensure they strengthen their roster effectively while remaining within budget and player resources.
