MLB Rumors: Yankees Making Calls For Help At One Specific Position
Yankees Seek Third Base Upgrade as Jazz Chisholm Plays Out of Position
Chisholm, who owns a .829 OPS through 56 games, was promised the second base job entering the season, but has been relegated to the hot corner since early June. While he's made the most of it offensively, he’s been vocal about preferring to return to his natural position.
The Yankees are making calls for 3B help ahead of the trade deadline, per @JonHeyman
— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) July 3, 2025
The team believes Jazz Chisholm Jr. belongs at 2B pic.twitter.com/4Qoh1khix0
Yankees Linked to McMahon, Castro, Jung as Trade Options
According to Jon Heyman, the Yankees have already contacted the Colorado Rockies about Ryan McMahon, one of the league’s top defensive third basemen. Willi Castro of the Minnesota Twins is another intriguing option; his versatility, switch-hitting, and expiring contract make him a realistic rental.
Meanwhile, Josh Jung of the Texas Rangers is generating buzz as a potential buy-low candidate, with Yankees podcast host Jake Storiale floating him as a possible long-term solution if Texas is willing to move on.
Jazz Chisholm this year at:
— AT (@YankeeWRLD) July 3, 2025
2nd Base in 251.0 innings: 3 DRS | 3 OAA
3rd Base in 214.0 innings: -4 DRS | -4 OAA
Oswald Peraza this year at:
2nd Base in 78.0 innings: 0 DRS | 0 OAA
3rd Base in 219.2 innings: 4 DRS | 1 OAA
You’ll never guess where each is playing today
LeMahieu’s Contract Creates Roster Jam
At the heart of the issue is LeMahieu, who hasn’t posted league-average offense since 2022 and is still owed money through 2026. A trade for a third baseman would push him to the bench or off the roster entirely.
Internal options are thin, with Oswald Peraza underwhelming and Oswaldo Cabrera out for the season. That leaves the Yankees eyeing outside help to unlock a more natural alignment: Chisholm back at second, a steady hand at third, and a shot at a deeper playoff run.
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