One factor holding the Yankees back from signing Jurickson Profar

Jul 27, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar (10) hits a single in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

If the Yankees could sign outfielder Jurickson Profar, it would’ve already been done, but there’s one big factor holding them back ahead of spring training. With Aaron Hicks and Oswaldo Cabrera expected to compete in a position battle for the starting left field job, the Yankees are taking an enormous risk that one of the two will rise to the occasion, but neither performed well offensively in 2022.

We know Cabrera will offer athletic defensive play, considering his nine…