The New York Yankees began the season uncertain about their third base situation, and that uncertainty has only grown after Oswaldo Cabrera, who had stepped up to fill the role, suffered a season-ending ankle injury.
Now, the Yankees may look to the trade market for a replacement, with Newsweek analyst Drew VonScio suggesting a potential deal with the Colorado Rockies to acquire veteran Kyle Farmer in exchange for pitching prospect Clayton Beeter.
Farmer, a 34-year-old infielder hitting .248 with 2 home runs and 16 RBIs this season, could provide a short-term solution at third base or second, depending on how the Yankees configure their infield.
He brings solid defense and veteran experience, making him a low-cost, stopgap option as the team possibly targets a big-name free agent like Alex Bregman in the offseason.
Beeter, meanwhile, is a Triple-A reliever with a 1.29 ERA and could contribute to the Rockies’ rebuilding efforts.
With Cabrera sidelined—after undergoing surgery for a fractured ankle suffered on May 12—the Yankees have turned to Oswald Peraza at third.
However, Farmer would likely be considered an upgrade, providing more stability at the position through the rest of the season.
