Yankees’ 3d base position battle is officially underway

MLB: New York Yankees-Workouts, oswaldo cabreraThe Yankees are rolling into spring training with a third base competition that lacks a clear frontrunner. DJ LeMahieu, Oswald Peraza, and Oswaldo Cabrera are all in the mix, but none provide an ideal solution at the moment. This is shaping up to be one of the Yankees’ biggest question marks heading into the 2025 season.

DJ LeMahieu’s Uphill Battle

LeMahieu, once a staple of consistency, has struggled significantly at the plate over the last two seasons.

In 2024, he slashed .204/.269/.259 with just two home runs and 26 RBIs across 67 games. His 52 wRC+ was among the worst in baseball for everyday infielders, and while his defense remains solid,…