New York Yankees Could Trade for $49 Million Gold Glove Third Baseman

Title: New York Yankees Could Trade for $49 Million Gold Glove Third Baseman - Newsweek The New York Yankees are actively seeking solutions for their third base position, currently contested among D.J. LeMahieu, Oswaldo Cabrera, and Jazz Chisholm. Alex Bregman is a potential target for the Yankees, but his signing remains uncertain. Ke'Bryan Hayes of the Pittsburgh Pirates is highlighted as a possible acquisition, known for his Gold Glove defensive skills. Hayes has had a promising start to his career but faced challenges with injuries and batting performance, hitting only .233 with four home runs in the latest season. Defensively, Hayes is considered one of the best in Major League Baseball, though concerns about his batting and health persist. Hayes is in the fourth year of an eight-year contract with a team option in 2030, indicating significant control for the acquiring team. A proposed trade would involve the Yankees acquiring Hayes in exchange for outfielder Jasson Dominguez, third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera, and right-handed pitcher Zach Messinger. Dominguez is the Yankees' top prospect and would provide the Pirates with a valuable outfield option, addressing their positional needs. Cabrera's inclusion would offer the Pirates a potential replacement for Hayes, allowing for competition with other players. Messinger is seen as a supplementary piece to enhance the trade proposal's attractiveness for the Pirates.

Original Article: https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/new-york-yankees-could-trade-49-million-gold-glove-third-baseman-2010046

Original Article Author: Drew VonScio