All through his profession, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has repeated he won’t ever play for the New York Yankees. However, in a surprising twist, may he find yourself carrying pinstripes?
On Thursday, Jim Bowden of the Athletic tabbed Guerrero as a possible commerce candidate for the Yankees, noting they have to enhance their infield.
This season, Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo has spiraled right into a hunch. In 37 at-bats in June, the 2016 World Sequence champion has a .054 batting common, a .077 on-base share, a .081 slugging share and no dwelling runs.
The Yankees may hope Rizzo, 34, heats up and ends his chilly streak, however that appears unlikely. Concentrating on a possible alternative earlier than the commerce deadline passes on July 30 is smart.
Guerrero, 25, might be an improve. After a gradual begin at first of the season, the three-time All-Star is discovering his groove. In 44 at-bats in June, he has recorded a .250 batting common, a .298 on-base share, a .432 slugging share and two homers.
