Yankees Stunned by Financial Roadblock: No Money Left for Infield Upgrades

The New York Yankees have been rumored to be in the market for an infielder, but it appears unlikely they will make any additions before Opening Day. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, financial constraints are the primary reason for their inactivity.

During an appearance on The Baseball Insiders, Heyman was asked by Robert Murray about the Yankees’ chances of adding an infielder. His response was blunt:

“Yeah, I don’t see it. The Yankees, I don’t think they’re adding anybody. I’m told they have no money.”

This aligns with recent comments from Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner, who has been vocal about his stance on payroll spending. He has questioned whether an exorbitant budget is necessary to win a championship.

“The concern to me is … should I really need a $300-plus million payroll to win a championship? Does having a huge payroll really increase my chances that much of winning a championship? I’m not sure there’s a strong correlation there,” Steinbrenner told the New York Post.

The Yankees lost superstar Juan Soto to the Mets, who signed him to a massive 15-year, $765 million deal. Instead of retaining Soto, New York opted to use its financial flexibility to acquire Cody Bellinger, Max Fried, Devin Williams, and Paul Goldschmidt. However, they did not address their infield depth, particularly at second and third base.

As things stand, DJ LeMahieu and Oswaldo Cabrera are expected to handle third base, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. takes over at second. LeMahieu struggled last season, batting just .204, while Cabrera posted a .247 average. Neither player has proven to be a reliable everyday option at this stage of their careers.

If Heyman’s report holds true, the Yankees will have no choice but to rely on bounce-back performances from their infielders rather than seeking external reinforcements.