Bronx Pinstripes · Feb 7, 2017
Report: Yankees keeping tabs on Chris Carter
ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 27: Chris Carter #33 of the Milwaukee Brewers hits in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 27, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)
According to a report by ESPN, the Yankees have expressed interest in power-hitting first baseman Chris Carter.
The #Yankees are keeping tabs on Chris Carter and have had discussions with his rep, Dave Stewart, sources say.
The former Brewers slugger hit .222 with 41 home runs and 94 RBIs last season. Carter’s 41 home runs tied him with Nolan Arenado for the most in the National League in 2016. However, he ranked first in the NL with 206 strikeouts.