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Yankees Eye Second Base Reinforcement Following Chisholm’s Move to Third

With Jazz Chisholm Jr. set to slide into the hot corner, the Yankees are targeting a proven second baseman in advance of the July 31 deadline.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 01: Isiah Kiner-Falefa #7 of the Pittsburgh Pirates fields a ground ball during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on June 01, 2025 in San Diego, California.
TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 2: Ke'Bryan Hayes #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates is thrown out at third base during the second inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 2, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 14: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting a grand slam in the frst inning against the New York Yankees in Game 2 on May 14, 2017 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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Overview

  • Jazz Chisholm Jr. will return to New York’s lineup as the everyday third baseman after Oswaldo Cabrera’s season-ending ankle injury.
  • DJ LeMahieu and Jorbit Vivas have underperformed at second base, leaving New York in need of a more reliable option in the middle infield.
  • Former GM Zach Scott singled out Pirates utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa for his .303/.350/.388 slash line and ability to play multiple positions.
  • Bob Nightengale reports that Pittsburgh is open to trade talks for Gold Glove third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes, creating another potential fit or trade asset.
  • The Yankees must decide whether to shore up second base or bolster long-term infield defense before the July 31 trade deadline.