The Yankees infield may go through a bit of a shift next season with Didi Gregorius likely departing in free agency. In the second year of a two-year, $24 million deal, DJ LeMahieu will slot into second-base, his priority position. Having him as an established presence in the infield at his defensive peak will only allow him to perform at a higher level.
The Yankees can finally set a foundation in the infield:
In 2019, LeMahieu moved all around the infield, playing every position before finally settling in at first base to close out the postseason.