Isiah Kiner-Falefa's go-ahead sac fly
What could the Yankees infield look like going forward? | Baseball Night in NY
On Baseball Night in NY, SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino reports that Yankees would like Jazz Chisholm to play 3B and former Mets GM Zack Scott, speculates on who they could pursue as second base options at the trade deadline including former Yankee Isiah Kiner-Falefa IKF and possibly even the Mets' Jeff McNeil.
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