Right now, the Yankees appear committed to trotting out Troy Tulowitzki as their starting shortstop. Signed on a league-minimum deal earlier this month, the team sounds convinced Tulowitzki can handle some time at the toughest infield position, at least until the incumbent Didi Gregorius heals from Tommy John surgery.
This strategy is at least a little fraught. Tulowitzki has not been a quality shortstop in nearly three years now. He missed the 2018 season entirely with injury, and his last actual season of play, 2017, left much to be desired. He battled injuries then, too, and when on the field, he slashed a paltry .