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It’s clear as day: the New York Yankees badly need help at third base. Right now, they’re relying on Oswald Peraza and Jorbit Vivas, two players who are both hitting below .150. That kind of performance just won’t cut it for a team with playoff hopes, and it would be shocking if they’re still getting regular playing time a month from now.
The problem is, the Yankees aren’t the only team looking to fill that position. Other contenders like the Cubs, Brewers, and Tigers are also in the market for a third baseman. And at this point, it’s hard to say which players might actually be available for trade.
Still, there’s some buzz around a potential target. On the “Talkin’ Baseball” podcast, baseball analyst Jack Oliver (known as “Jolly Olive”) predicted the Yankees might go after Yoan Moncada, who currently plays for the Los Angeles Angels.
Moncada has had a solid season when healthy. He’s a switch-hitter with a strong .805 OPS and seven home runs in just 36 games. He recently came back from an injury right before the All-Star break, so there’s some risk involved, but when he’s on the field, he’s been productive.
Oliver thinks Moncada would be a good fit in New York and believes the Yankees could make the deal without giving up their top prospects like Spencer Jones. But there’s one big question mark: the Angels. It’s never really clear if they’re going to be buyers or sellers, and that could affect whether Moncada is even on the table.
Moncada might not be the flashy superstar that fans are dreaming of, but he’d be a major upgrade over what the Yankees have right now. If he becomes available, it could be a smart move to give the team some much-needed stability at third base.