Prospects the Yankees Can Afford to Part With This Offseason

Miguel Andujar

Many fans and analysts think Andujar can be the eventual replacement for Chase Headley at third base, myself included. As NJ.com reported, the Yankees are at least willing to listen on Headley in trade talks this winter, so one would assume Andujar would be the next to step in line, right?

Well, yes he could be. But, by 2018, Mike Moustakas, Aldemys Diaz, Todd Frazier, and Jung-Ho Kang will all be available via free agency, barring extensions.

If the Yankees decide to go the route of free agency in order to fill the third base spot, there are plenty of options.

While he hit for a .266 average in Double-A Trenton, Andujar offers little to no power, as he connected for just two homers through 72 games. On the other hand, Fraizer, Moustakas, and Kang all offer impressive power.

Any team that needs a third baseman who can hit for average and play solid defense could look to trade for Andujar. He reportedly generated considerable interest from rival executives with his strong performance in the Arizona Fall League, so it’s possible the Yankees could sell high on him this winter if they don’t believe his 2016 breakout was sustainable.