The New York Yankees are still stuck with a hole in their left field. The Bombers require a left fielder, and Pittsburgh Pirates player Bryan Reynolds would be a good fit for the role. However, until now the Pirates have not shown interest in making a deal. However, the Yankees should not give up on the possibility of acquiring Reynolds to fill their left-field vacancy. Meanwhile, Joel Sherman reported that the Bronx Zoo wanted to retain Andrew Benintendi. But the outfielder signed a deal worth $75 million with the White Sox.
If the Yankees dont make a change and fill the left infield, they still have a strong team for three months down the road. So it seems the Bombers could take external help to fill the position. But before deciding whether or not to try to acquire an exterior upgrade for their team. They will measure whether their external options, Hicks and Cabrera, are worth accommodating.
The Yankees Desperately Need Bryan Reynolds To Complete Their Bullpen
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Yankees have consistently shown interest in acquiring Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds. He has also expressed his interest in leaving the Pirates. But, they have set a high asking price for the star outfielder and are not yet willing to negotiate. However, Reynolds, a switch-hitter, would be a good fit for the Yankees’ roster. Regardless, the Yankees may hesitate to part with top prospects such as Oswald Peraza and Anthony Volpe to complete the deal.
Hicks struggled in 2022, but he had a strong 13.7% walk rate. And if he can regain his past form, he could still be a productive player. Oswaldo Cabrera was excellent in the field last year, earning 9 Defensive Runs, Saving in 278 2/3 innings, and having a 111 wRC+ at the plate. However, he had a poor performance in the playoffs, going 2-for-28 with 12 strikeouts. Regardless, Cabrera may have more value to the Yankees as a player who can play various positions on the field. Aaron’s flexibility would allow the team to give rest to their veteran players.
It looks like the Yankees are all covered, even without their Pirates outfielder Reynolds. In the meantime, the Bombers have signed many players like Willie Calhoun, Billy McKinney, and Rafael Ortega. In addition, the Yankees made a significant acquisition by signing one of the top pitchers on the open market. They got left-hander Carlos Rodon to a six-year, $162 million contract. They also improved their bullpen by bringing back former Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle on a two-year, $11.5 million contract. Apart from the Left outfielder, the Bombers are ready to dominate the season.