The New York Yankees have been linked to All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger since he turned a free agent on the finish of final season. Aside from Bellinger, the Yankees are reportedly additionally pursuing Bo Bichette.
Bichette turned a free agent after his run via to the World Collection with the Toronto Blue Jays final season. In line with MLB insider Jim Bowden, the Yankees may signal former Blue Jays shortstop to play second base, whereas transferring Jazz hisholm Jr. to 3rd.
The MLB insider additionally claimed that the Yankees may commerce Jazz Chisholm Jr. to facilitate a transfer for Bichette. He stated on the MLB Community Radio:
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“Bichette makes plenty of sense to play second base for them, Chisholm Jr. strikes to 3rd, or possibly they even commerce Chisholm Jr. to signal Bichette. … Look ahead to the Yankees on Bichette, though I nonetheless really feel he needs to return to Toronto.”
If the Yankees are to signal Bichette, they must fend off competitors from the Blue Jays, who’ve been strongly linked with a reunion with the two-time All-Star in free company.
Yankees have reportedly examine in on Bo Bichette amid Cody Bellinger rumors
In line with MLB insiders Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon, the Yankees have checked in on Bo Bichette in free company, however might want to commerce both Jazz Chisholm Jr. or Ryan McMahon.
“The Yankees have checked in on Bichette, however seemingly would wish to commerce second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. or third baseman Ryan McMahon to accommodate him,” Rosenthal or Sammon wrote. “They don’t envision Bichette at shortstop.”
Whereas the Yankees have been linked with Bichette, the Bronx Bombers have prioritized the re-signing of Cody Bellinger this offseason and reportedly made a second provide to the All-Star outfielder this week.
Edited by Chaitanya Prakash
