Summary
The New York Yankees are not planning to spend a lot of money to fill the third base position this offseason. They are likely to look for a less expensive option to improve their team, rather than making a big trade or high-cost signing.
Key Facts
- The Yankees have several positions to improve but can't spend much on all of them.
- They have specific needs in their rotation, bullpen, third base, and outfield.
- Chris Kirschner, a Yankees insider, reports that third base won't be a high priority for expensive spending.
- Ryan McMahon may partner with another player at third base to boost offense.
- McMahon has a contract worth $16 million per year for two more seasons.
- Options for third base include re-signing Amed Rosario or signing Kazuma Okamoto from Japan.
- Okamoto could cost $43 million over three years, averaging $14.33 million per year.
- The Yankees aim to handle their third base situation without large financial commitments.
