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Newsweek
a day ago
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Yankees Land $66 Million All-Star Slugger in 1-for-1 Trade Idea
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees' infield has not been great this year. DJ LeMahieu has been the primary second baseman since his return from the injured list. LeMahieu playing second base means Jazz Chisholm Jr. is playing at third base. However, he is not as strong a defender there. Meanwhile, LeMahieu is struggling defensively and is slashing .239/.312/.319. The Yankees could benefit from adding a better bat to the infield, and preferably a third baseman, so that Chisholm can go back to second base. BRONX, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. BRONX, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New Report's Joel Reuter proposed this trade that brings Eugenio Suárez to the Yankees from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for a prospect: Yankees receive: 3B Eugenio Suárez Diamondbacks receive: Carlos Lagrange (Yankees No. 17 prospect) The Diamondbacks may be the team to watch at this year's deadline. They entered Tuesday in fourth place in the National League West, and could soon fall out of the wild card race. Injuries to Corbin Burnes and Corbin Carroll have put them in a difficult spot. If they do become sellers, Suárez could be one of the first players to be dealt. He signed a seven-year, $66 million deal in 2018, and is playing on a $15 million club option this year. He is 33 years old and will hit the market after this season. Suárez has a .257/.324/.570 slash line this year. He has hit 26 home runs and has a NL-leading 69 RBIs. He could slot in as the everyday third baseman in the Bronx. He is a former All-Star and has hit over 300 career home runs. More MLB: Red Sox Trade Idea Would Pair $70 Million Infielder With Alex Bregman
Newsweek
6 days ago
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Yankees Trade Scenario Would Send DJ LeMahieu to Braves for $35 Million All-Star
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The New York Yankees have a need in their infield, specifically at second base. DJ LeMahieu is slashing .240/.313/.327 with just five extra base hits on the year. LeMahieu is no longer an All-Star or Gold Glover like he was in his prime. He still has one year left on his six-year, $90 million deal. However, if the Yankees want to reach their World Series aspirations, LeMahieu may have to be benched or moved. DUNEDIN, FLORIDA - MARCH 08: DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees throws the ball to first base in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during a 2024 Grapefruit League Spring Training... DUNEDIN, FLORIDA - MARCH 08: DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees throws the ball to first base in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during a 2024 Grapefruit League Spring Training game at TD Ballpark on March 08, 2024 in Dunedin, Florida. MoreTrading LeMahieu will not be easy with his contract and decline. However, ClutchPoints' Zachary Howell proposed this trade that would swap LeMahieu for an Atlanta Braves All-Star: Yankees receive: Ozzie Albies Braves receive: DJ LeMahieu and Roderick Arias (Yankees' No. 5 prospect) The Braves will not trade Albies or any of their stars if they are still in contention around the July 31 trade deadline. However, even if they are out of contention, they are not going to take on LeMahieu without a reason, and in this case, that reason is Arias. Albies is not having his best year, slashing .224/.298/.326 with just six home runs. However, the three-time All-Star is starting to look more like himself. He has started to swing the bat a little better since being moved down in the batting order, and could benefit from a change of scenery and a hitter-friendly ballpark like Yankee Stadium. Albies has $7 million club options for the next two seasons and is just 28 years old. He could be a key player for the Yankees. Last season, Jazz Chisholm Jr. came over from a struggling team and had a great run with the Yankees. Could Albies do the same? More MLB: Phillies Executive Breaks Silence on Bryce Harper Position Change
Newsweek
24-06-2025
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Insider Links Yankees to Trade for 8-time All-Star With Full No-Trade Clause
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees have had DJ LeMahieu playing second base and Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the hot corner on a regular basis. However, it may be time for a change. LeMahieu has a .658 OPS and Chisholm is a better defender at second base than in the hot corner. The Yankees could upgrade their bench by moving LeMahieu out of the regular starting lineup and acquiring a starting third baseman. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan linked the Yankees to a trade for Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals. Arenado started off the year strong, but now he is hitting .251 with a .718 OPS. While he is not as great as he once was, he still plays elite defense and would be an upgrade over LeMahieu offensively. ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - AUGUST 28: Nolan Arenado #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off single against the San Diego Padres in the tenth inning at Busch Stadium on... ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - AUGUST 28: Nolan Arenado #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off single against the San Diego Padres in the tenth inning at Busch Stadium on August 28, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. MoreArenado is arguably the best third baseman of this generation. He is an eight-time All-Star, five-time Silver Slugger, 10-time Gold Glover and six-time Platinum Glover. He has two-plus years left on his eight-year, $260 million deal. A defense with Chisholm back at second base and Arenado manning the hot corner would be significantly better than the Yankees' current alignment. Additionally, LeMahieu would then be on the bench, giving Aaron Boone a better option than Oswald Peraza. While a trade for Arenado may solve the Yankees' infield woes, it would not be easy to pull off. Arenado has a full no-trade clause, and the Yankees were not on his original list of teams from the offseason that he would be willing to waive the clause for. More MLB: Astros Pushing for Left-Handed Bats; Could $100 Million Slugger be Good Fit?
Newsweek
23-06-2025
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- Newsweek
Yankees Blockbuster 2-for-1 Trade Scenario Brings $70 Million All-Star to Infield
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The New York Yankees entered Monday with a 2 1/2-game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League East lead. However, their infield could use some upgrades. After Oswaldo Cabrera's injury, Jazz Chisholm Jr. has taken over at third base and DJ LeMahieu has seen most of the work at second base. However, LeMahieu's bat leaves plenty to be desired, his defense at second base is not the best and Chisholm is a better defender at second base than in the hot corner. LeMahieu is hitting .255 through 32 games, but his OPS is .684. Heavy's Cole Shelton proposed this trade that would bring All-Star third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies to the Yankees: Yankees receive: Ryan McMahon Rockies receive: Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz (Yankees No. 6 prospect) and Henry Lalane (Yankees No. 9 prospect) CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 30: Ryan McMahon #24 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates in the dugout after scoring in the second inning from a balk from Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed... CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 30: Ryan McMahon #24 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates in the dugout after scoring in the second inning from a balk from Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 30, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. MoreMcMahon signed a six-year, $70 million deal with the Rockies in 2022. Coming into this season, he had hit 20-plus home runs in every full season since 2019. This year, he is hitting just .222, but his OPS is .737 and he has 12 home runs. He was an All-Star for the first time in his career last year, and could give the Yankees' offense a huge boost. Perhaps playing on a competitive team could help his batting average as well. McMahon would slot in at third base, allowing Chisholm to play at second base and LeMahieu to be on the bench. Those moves would upgrade the Yankees' offense, defense and bench, all by adding one player. He is under club control through 2027, so the Yankees would not have to worry about finding a new third baseman in the offseason. On the other hand, if they feel like infielder George Lombard Jr., the team's top prospect, is ready to play in the big leagues next year, McMahon's club control makes him a valuable trade chip. More MLB: Mets Likely Seeking Trade After 'Uncomfortable' Francisco Alvarez Decision, Per Report
Newsweek
20-06-2025
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- Newsweek
Yankees Predicted to Trade For $66 Million All-Star Slugger, Fix Infield
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The New York Yankees' primary, healthy infield this season has featured Jazz Chisholm Jr. at third base, Anthony Volpe at shortstop, DJ LeMahieu at second base and Paul Goldschmidt at first base. The rotation between Goldschmidt, Ben Rice and Giancarlo Stanton at designated hitter and first base aside, the Yankees' infield has a few problems. For starters, Chisholm is a better defender at second base than in the hot corner. Also, LeMahieu's bat has not been up to par while he has handled a majority of the work at second base since he returned from injury. The Yankees should have options available on the trade block, but Hall of Famer Pedro Martínez predicted during a Bleacher Report livestream that the Yankees will trade for Eugenio Suárez of the Arizona Diamondbacks. BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 25: Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks points skyward as he rounds the bases after his three-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning at Fenway... BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 25: Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks points skyward as he rounds the bases after his three-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning at Fenway Park on August 25, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. MoreSuárez is playing on a $15 million club option this season, but will be a free agent once it ends. He signed a seven-year, $66 million deal before the 2018 season with the Cincinnati Reds. He was traded to the Seattle Mariners in 2022 before ending up on the Diamondbacks in 2023. Suárez was an All-Star back in 2018, but has proven to be a power threat over the course of his career. This season, he has a .237 average but is making up for it with 22 home runs and a .846 OPS. He has 298 career home runs. Adding Suárez would allow Chisholm to move back to second base and slide LeMahieu to the bench. LeMahieu has slashed .244/.330/.337 through 30 games. The Arizona Diamondbacks are in fourth place in the National League West, entering play on Friday. They could end up being sellers, and a player like Suárez would be a prime candidate to be dealt. More MLB: Phillies All-Star Predicted to Ditch Team After Career-Best Season
