Yankees Rumors: Exploring the middle infield market

Yankees Rumors: Exploring the available middle infield market

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 15: American League All-Star Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees speaks with National League All-Star Troy Tulowitzki #2 of the Colorado Rockies during the 85th MLB All-Star Game at Target Field on July 15, 2014 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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The Yankees were dealt with a tough blow in October as it was announced that Didi Gregorius would miss most of the 2019 season due to Tommy John Surgery on his right elbow. With a sudden hole at shortstop, GM Brian Cashman could address this positional need in multiple directions.

There’s no argument to be made that Yankees fans wanted Didi as the starting shortstop on Opening Day in Baltimore. It’s unfortunately not going to happen, as his timetable estimates the 28-year old to return about two-thirds of the way into the season.

While most believe we could simply sign another shortstop for a majority of the season and give King Didi his throne back when he returns, Brian Cashman can actually get creative defensively.

Luckily, the middle infield market is extremely deep this offseason, so there are many qualified names to choose from. I truly believe that Cashman will try to acquire a replacement through the free agent market, not via trade.

Here are a couple of different scenarios the Yankees can focus on through the free agency:

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