The New York Yankees badly need a third baseman but trading for declining St. Louis Cardinals star Nolan Arenado is highly unlikely at this point
The New York Yankees' third base situation was already a point of concern before DJ LeMahieu's recent calf injury. The team could finally swing a trade to add an upgrade.
This isn't the first time a reporter close to the Yankees has noted their lack of enthusiasm for acquiring an aging infielder with years left on his contract. They've been cautious about similar moves in the past, including deals for Anthony Rizzo and Josh Donaldson. LeMahieu's current situation only reinforces that stance.
The Yankees will likely open the season with Oswaldo Cabrera at third base. The injury also gives them more time to decide on former top prospect Oswald Peraza, who is out of minor league options. Instead of trading him or risking waivers to send him down, the Yankees will carry Peraza on the 26-man roster.