Sadly, the New York Yankees Lose Out on Another Possible Utility Infielder Option to the Dodgers…
Kiké Hernández re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, allowing the New York Yankees to lose out on another possible utility infielder. This summer, the Yankees were interested in Hernández because of his ability to play a variety of positions and their need to increase their infield depth. But now that Hernández is back with the Dodgers, the Yankees will have to go elsewhere.
Hernández’s Performance in 2024
Hernández had 12 home runs, 42 RBIs, and a batting average of.229 in the 2024 season, which translated into an OPS of.654. Even though these stats are low, organizations looking for a versatile roster addition found him appealing due to his versatility.
Yankees’ depth in the infield
At the moment, Oswaldo Cabrera is the Yankees’ main utility man. Cabrera offers significant depth in both the infield and outfield because to his adaptability and defensive skills. The Yankees may have faith in Cabrera’s ability to successfully play the super-utility role even though they lost out on Hernández.
Front Desk Viewpoint
The Yankees may not actively seek out more utility players, according to general manager Brian Cashman, who has expressed comfort with the team’s internal possibilities. Their goal to preserve roster flexibility and budgetary restraint is in line with this approach.
The Yankees will continue to evaluate their roster needs as the summer goes on, but for the time being, they seem happy to depend on their current infield depth.
