The New York Yankees are already looking ahead to the upcoming offseason, and talk about an infield conundrum. With Jazz Chisholm Jr. hitting free agency, second base is a serious question mark, on top of existing issues at shortstop and third base. But it looks like they might have a veteran slugger in mind to fix at least one of those spots.
Brandon Lowe Is a Monster at the Plate
According to Mike Axisa from CBS Sports, the Yankees are a potential landing spot for Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Brandon Lowe. This guy is a serious bat, crushing 29 homers this season while putting up a .258 batting average and an .805 OPS. His 4.5 bWAR is no joke, and a 116 OPS+ is more than good enough to make him an appealing target this winter. Axisa isn’t wrong when he points out Lowe is one of only 16 players with a 100 OPS+ every single season since 2018. That’s a consistent, middle-infield power threat! Plus, his recent defensive improvement has made him even more intriguing for any team looking to bolster their lineup.
The Infield Shuffle Is On
So, why Lowe? Chisholm Jr. is a good player, sure, but Lowe brings that 30-homer power potential that could be a real difference-maker for the Yankees’ lineup. They’re going to need a strong bat if Chisholm Jr. walks, and Lowe definitely fits the bill better than, say, Luis Arraez, who might lead the NL in batting average but doesn’t have the pop. Axisa is throwing out the Pirates and Yankees as “super early possible landing spots,” and it makes sense. A left-handed hitting second baseman like Lowe could absolutely fill an offensive void or totally shake up the Yankees’ plans if they decide it’s time for a change at second base.
This winter, the Yankees have some huge decisions coming. Will they make a big move for Brandon Lowe and his power bat? It could totally reshape their infield for next season, and you know everyone will be watching to see how this plays out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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