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Yankees’ infield solution could be elite defender and base runner

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Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesSam Navarro-Imagn Images As the Yankees sift through their options to patch up the infield, Ha-Seong Kim emerges as an intriguing candidate. He’s not the flashiest name on the market, but Kim’s skill set might just make him a perfect utility knife for a team in need of versatility, defense, and a bit of base-path magic.Steady at the Plate, … [Read more...] about Yankees’ infield solution could be elite defender and base runner

Yankees’ bullpen strikeout machine demanding raise—poised for a breakout in 2025

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Rafael Suanes-Imagn ImagesRafael Suanes-Imagn Images The Yankees might just have a hidden gem in Mark Leiter Jr., who showed flashes of quality in 2024 but struggled to keep the ball in the yard. At 33 years old, Leiter’s career has been something of a winding road, but with a few tweaks to his pitch usage, he could be primed for a breakout campaign in 2025.A Tale of … [Read more...] about Yankees’ bullpen strikeout machine demanding raise—poised for a breakout in 2025

Yankees’ four-player mock trade addresses 2 criticial holes on roster

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Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesMatt Blewett-Imagn Images Right now the Yankees are in a bit of a pickle, as they’re looking to improve their infield without significantly adding to their payroll unless they’re able to move veteran starter Marcus Stroman. They also have a lackluster bench, as their backup catcher role was vacated when they acquired Fernando Cruz from the … [Read more...] about Yankees’ four-player mock trade addresses 2 criticial holes on roster

Yankees have checked in on rehabbing free agent reliever

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Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesBrad Penner-Imagn Images According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs are showing interest in LHP Brooks Raley, a reliever who is currently rehabbing from Tommy John Surgery. He made eight appearances in 2024 before tearing his UCL and undergoing season-ending surgery, but in those eight appearances, he … [Read more...] about Yankees have checked in on rehabbing free agent reliever