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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees Predicted to Cut Ties With 25-Year-Old They 'Ruined' by Trade Deadline
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Third base for the New York Yankees has been manned by many players this season. Oswaldo Cabrera started the season there. Jazz Chisholm Jr. took over there after Cabrera's injury. Chisholm was then moved back to second base, leaving Jorbot Vivas and Oswald Peraza as the primary options in the hot corner. NEW YORK, NY - JULY 12: Oswald Peraza #18 of the New York Yankees looks on as he leaves the dugout before the game against the Chicago Cubs at Yankee Stadium on July 12, 2025... NEW YORK, NY - JULY 12: Oswald Peraza #18 of the New York Yankees looks on as he leaves the dugout before the game against the Chicago Cubs at Yankee Stadium on July 12, 2025 in New York, New York. More NewPeraza has seen the majority of the work recently, but his time could be coming to an end. The Yankees are reportedly doing their homework on the third base market, and FanSided's Thomas Carannante predicted that Peraza would not be on the 40-man roster by the time the trade deadline arrives. "All in all, the Yankees ruined Peraza with their preferential treatment of Anthony Volpe years ago," wrote Carannante. "It is what it is. On the other hand, Peraza has also done himself zero favors and has only validated the Yankees' decision to keep running Volpe out there every day. It seemed Peraza's ceiling could've been a valuable infield utility option, especially after Oswaldo Cabrera went down, but instead he's been one of the worst qualified MLB hitters to date. They will not find a trade partner here; it will be a clean DFA to welcome whoever it is that should be able to do far better." Peraza is slashing .150/.212/.242 this season. The Yankees have World Series aspirations, and they are not going to meet them if they keep trotting Peraza out to play third base. More MLB: Yankees' Aaron Boone Drops Laughable Response as Anthony Volpe Struggles Continue
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees' Infielder Breaks Silence After Eugenio Suarez Trade News
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The New York Yankees suffered a tough loss on Monday as the Toronto Blue Jays built on their divisional lead. Facing the Blue Jays for the first time since the All-Star break, the Yankees offered up a stark reminder of just how far they are from returning to the World Series as one of their biggest roster shortcomings, third baseman Oswald Peraza, struggled. "If Peraza hit like he did at every level in the minors, the Yankees probably wouldn't be desperate to deal for a third baseman before the 6 p.m., July 31 trade deadline," Randy Miller wrote for "Peraza no longer is a kid. He's an unproven 25-year-old that keeps failing in chances here and there to get regular starter at-bats." On Monday, Peraza made a costly defensive mistake after fielding a ground ball at third and then allowing a run to score with a bad throw. It was a performance that will only strengthen calls for the Yankees to upgrade with a trade for Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez. The latest news on that front if that the Yankees could have an actual trade proposal to acquire him in place. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 06: Oswald Peraza #18 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout during the game against the San Diego Padres at Yankee Stadium on May 06, 2025... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 06: Oswald Peraza #18 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout during the game against the San Diego Padres at Yankee Stadium on May 06, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo) More Elsa/Getty "The smoke connecting the New York Yankees to slugging All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suarez seems to get thicker every day," Adam Weinrib wrote for FanSided. "Per the Spanish voice of the Yankees on WFAN, Rickie Ricardo, on the YouTube channel 'Que Pasa MLB,' there's a trade proposal 'on the table' for not only Suarez, but right-hander Merrill Kelly and lefty bullpen arm Jalen Beeks." The New York Post's Jon Heyman has also reported that the Yankees are "among the teams" that have inquired about Suarez. And as these trade reports mount, Peraza broke his silence on how they're impacting him. "As far as trades and things like that, you have to focus on what you're doing on a daily basis and focus on the things that you can control," he said, per Miller. That seems to be the best Peraza can do as his continued struggles could soon force the Yankees' hand. But he might not be able to ignore the noise for much longer, with the deadline looming. More MLB: Astros Landing $8 Million Slugger Would Boost Lineup Ahead Of Trade Deadline
New York Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Yankees' potential for a World Series return could hinge on one key factor
ATLANTA — Maybe there's been too much focus on the New York Yankees desperately needing to acquire a third baseman at the trade deadline. Make no mistake: If the Yankees can add a third baseman, they should. Oswald Peraza and Jorbit Vivas are not the answer at the position, and upgrading that spot would be a win. The offense has not been the issue for the club for nearly the entirety of the 2025 season, though. Saturday night's 12-9 win over the Atlanta Braves is a perfect example of what should be the club's most pressing need before the trade deadline passes at the end of the month. Advertisement Entering Saturday's game, the Yankees' 120 wRC+ was the best in baseball. They lead MLB in home runs, walk percentage, isolated power, on-base percentage, slugging percentage and wOBA. This offense is deadly enough to carry them to title No. 28. The Yankees were down 5-0 after four innings and facing another de facto bullpen game when starter Will Warren exited after 3 2/3 innings pitched. New York's offense then got on the board in the fifth inning and proceeded to score in every inning that followed. No lead for opposing teams feels safe. 'They showed you that you just got to keep it close as a pitcher,' Warren said. 'These guys are going to put up runs.' Grand Slam GRISH! 🔥 — New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 20, 2025 That's why Yankees general manager Brian Cashman must add a few pitchers to the roster by the end of the month. The pitching staff, primarily the bullpen, is not good enough to win in October. There are three relievers Yankees manager Aaron Boone can trust right now: Devin Williams, Luke Weaver and Tim Hill. Every other reliever Boone has at his disposal feels like a hope-and-pray situation. That's not a recipe for postseason success. '(We've) got to get a little healthy down there and have a couple guys step up and emerge for us in some roles,' Boone said. The Yankees had that kind of bullpen magic last year, and it propelled them to the World Series. Weaver emerged as one of the best relievers in the sport. They added Hill off waivers from the Chicago White Sox, and he immediately became a high-leverage arm. Michael Tonkin provided key innings until he was out of gas. Jake Cousins stepped up as one of the best strikeout arms in the majors. However, the Yankees haven't received that many out-of-nowhere successes from a reliever this year. Fernando Cruz is the leader in that category, but he's out with an oblique strain and won't return until next month at the earliest. With Cruz and Mark Leiter Jr. out with injuries, lower-quality relievers have had to take on bigger roles. Ian Hamilton and Jonathan Loáisiga, two struggling relievers, are key middle relievers when they shouldn't be. There are then three relievers with lower-leverage arms that Boone cannot trust in big spots. Advertisement Boone needed to use Loáisiga for a second inning in Saturday's game because, simply, there aren't better options on the roster. Loáisiga loaded the bases with one out in the seventh inning before Weaver took over with the Yankees down 8-7. Weaver escaped without allowing a run and allowed the offense an opportunity to take the lead. Two innings later, Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead grand slam, providing one of the biggest swings of the Yankees' season so far. 'I know our offense is going to do something if I give them the chance,' Weaver said. The Yankees have two wins this season in games where they've allowed at least nine runs. They had one win in 64 such games from 2020-2024, according to Stathead's Katie Sharp. Saturday's win was also the fourth time in the last 100 years that the Yankees had two five-plus-run comebacks in the 6th inning or later in a six-game span, Sharp added. Those stats demonstrate how special the Yankees' offense is this year. Weaver believes this year's offense is better than last year's team that employed the American League MVP in Aaron Judge and the third-place finisher in Juan Soto. 'It's hard to argue,' Weaver said. 'They're first in a lot of categories, so I hear. It's games like (Saturday) that show up where — especially in the bullpen late — you just feel like at any point, you can't sit there and be easy watching the game. You can't be a spectator. You got to be able to know this team will come back at any point, string together some hits. There's not one guy in the lineup that's just not going to go up there and give something competitive.' If Cashman can add to the pitching staff in the next 11 days, it could be enough for the Yankees to get through the American League because this offense does not quit. (Photo of Trent Grisham: Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Yankees cut ties with veteran infielder ahead of trade deadline
Yankees cut ties with veteran infielder ahead of trade deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. DJ LeMahieu's time in pinstripes is over. The New York Yankees designated the veteran infielder for assignment on Wednesday, one day after benching him to allow Jazz Chisholm Jr. to reclaim second base. Advertisement The Yankees have seven days for teams to claim LeMahieu off waivers. LeMahieu, who's owed around $22 million through 2026, has seen his performance dip to a .676 OPS in 142 plate appearances, and was benched Tuesday without a defensive position to lock down. New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu reacts against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on June 8, 2025.© John Jones-Imagn Images Trading him would be ideal, but LeMahieu's diminished trade value could make that move challenging. Fans and analysts anticipate a clear shift in roster strategy. The Yankees are reportedly targeting third-base upgrades and boosting depth across the diamond. By clearing LeMahieu's roster spot, the Yankees can hold on to Oswald Peraza as the back-up shortstop. That means they can go out and get a slugging third baseman instead of a utility infielder like Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Advertisement LeMahieu brought versatility and elite defense during his seven-year Yankees tenure. A three-time All‑Star and four-time Gold Glove winner, he hit .289 over 1,628 career games, earning batting titles in both leagues. LeMahieu's clubhouse reputation is solid. In fact there were rumors the Yankees were contemplating the move last year and captain Aaron Judge stepped in to stop it. In 60 games, he sports a .247 average with 15 home runs, 39 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases, producing an impressive .846 OPS. He earned his second All-Star nod despite battling shoulder soreness that briefly landed him on the IL . Related: Yankees GM On The Clock After Midseason Report Card Related: Yankees Rookie of the Year Scheduled to Begin Rehab This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Yankees finally moving Jazz Chisholm back to second base
An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Jazz Chisholm is moving back to second base for the Yankees' series opener against the Mariners on Tuesday, Image 2 shows Jazz Chisholm rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Mets on July 5, 2025 Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free Jazz Chisholm is finally shifting back to second base. Advertisement Yankees manager Aaron Boone told Talkin' Yanks that the All-Star will start at second base Tuesday night against the Mariners, while Oswald Peraza will take over for Chisholm at third base. That ostensibly leaves veteran DJ LeMahieu on the bench after he had been playing at second. Chisholm, who was not in the Yankees' lineup for the Subway Series finale on Sunday due to a sore shoulder, began the season at second base but has played third since returning from an oblique injury last month. Jazz Chisholm is moving back to second base for the Yankees' series opener against the Mariners on Tuesday. Getty Images Jazz Chisholm rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Mets on July 5, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post In 59 games this season, the 27-year-old has a slash line of .245/.341/.500 with 15 home runs, 38 RBIs and 10 steals.
