The New York Yankees made an enormous transfer on Tuesday after they agreed to a long-term contract with free agent pitcher Max Fried. That’s probably the primary of many strikes to return for the Yankees this offseason, particularly after they lost out on Juan Soto. The Yankees will wish to enhance their offense after lacking out on Soto, they usually reportedly have curiosity in Christian Walker.
MLB Community’s Jon Morosi reported on Tuesday that the Yankees have Walker as a better precedence than attempting to signal fellow free-agent first baseman, Pete Alonso. Their curiosity in Walker is smart.
Walker will probably be 34 subsequent season and has had three straight seasons with over an .800 OPS. This previous season he batted .251 with an .803 OPS over 130 video games. He additionally has established himself as a high defensive first baseman and has received three straight Gold Gloves.
Walker made $10.9 million final season however figures to have his pay doubled in free company. At 34, he’s probably a short-term deal, however one that may in all probability pay effectively.
The Yankees declined their contract possibility for Anthony Rizzo, which has opened up a spot at first base. After shedding Soto, they are going to in all probability wish to add some offense within the type of gamers who can get on base and hit for energy. It will likely be even higher if Giancarlo Stanton can sustain the shape he confirmed within the postseason.
