Jorge Polanco

There were reports earlier in the off-season linking the Astros to Polanco, so this offer doesn't come as a major surprise, but there doesn't seem to be room for him in Houston now that they have Isaac Paredes at third base and Christian Walker at first base. Of course, a $4 million contract seems to fit more with a backup infielder, so it remains to be seen if Polanco's market has fallen so far that he would be willing to sign with a team that would not give him a chance to start regularly.

The Yankees have filled most of their biggest holes this winter, adding a closer (Devin Williams), a frontline starting pitcher (Max Fried), an outfielder (Cody Bellinger), and a first baseman (Paul Goldschmidt). Nonetheless, general manager Brian Cashman still has work to do. For one thing, New York could use a replacement for long-time middle infield…

On paper this one makes sense, even if New York fans won't be too excited about Polanco after looking at his numbers in 2024. The 31-year-old would fill a need at second base with Gleyber Torres now a member of the Tigers, and he's a good bounceback candidate after his previous success with Minnesota before his disastrous year with the Mariners. The Astros have also shown interest in Polanco, but that isn't likely to be a fit anymore.

The Yankees have filled most of their biggest holes this winter, adding a closer (Devin Williams), a frontline starting pitcher (Max Fried), an outfielder (Cody Bellinger), and a first baseman (Paul Goldschmidt). Nonetheless, general manager Brian Cashman still has work to do. For one thing, New York could use a replacement for long-time middle infield…

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