Yankees Eyeing Alec Bohm to Fix Third Base Struggles
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GM Brian Cashman is looking for offensive upgrades at the hot corner as the club considers free agent Alec Bohm.
The New York Yankees are searching for a spark at third base following the prolonged struggles of Ryan McMahon, as CBS Sports first reported. According to the New York Post, GM Brian Cashman is eyeing free agent Alec Bohm as a potential target to upgrade the position.
Bohm, 30, is coming off a walk year with the Philadelphia Phillies. While he struggled in April, he performed better during the second half of the season and maintains a career OPS+ of 101. Reports indicate that while Bohm is no longer a strong fielder, the Yankees may be willing to overlook his defensive limitations if he provides the necessary offensive boost.
Cashman addressed the need for a change during the General Manager Meetings in Las Vegas. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Cashman noted that while McMahon is signed through next year, he is "open-minded" to finding improvements in several areas of the roster, explicitly stating, "I definitely know we need to improve production in a lot of different spots on the club if we can."