It seems the yankees are ready to move on from two of their starting infielders.
As things stand, New York has no plans to implement either Antonio Rizzo either Gleyber Torres in free agency this offseason, YES Network’s Jack Curry said on Monday night’s edition of Yankee Hot Stove.
Both players expressed interest in returning at the end of the season, but it appears the club has other plans.
Rizzo served as a solid leader and consistent left-handed bat for most of his three years in the Big Apple, but his offensive production ultimately declined as he battled the injury bug in each of the last two seasons.
The Yankees could hand things over to the young man ben rice at first base, or they could take a big hit on someone like the former Mets slugger. Pete Alonso or three times Gold Glove walking christian on the free agent market as his replacement.
Torres also enjoyed his greatest moments in pinstripes, but his streaky bat, questionable baserunning and shaky infield defense left much to be desired over the years.
If things don’t change, Curry said he’d be willing to bet the 24-year-old top prospect Caleb Durbin will be part of the Yankees’ Opening Day roster, and there’s a chance he could be in the mix as Torres’ replacement.
Durbin was recently added to the 40-man roster and shined during Arizona Fall League action with two doubles, a triple, five home runs and 29 stolen bases in 21 games.