After a strong season, the Yankees are given surprising odds to land Blue Jays star slugger
Although the New York Yankees have significantly strengthened their roster this summer, more transactions may be forthcoming.
Although Trent Grisham, Alex Verdugo, and Juan Soto were acquired by New York, there is still much work ahead of them. Although there is currently a void in the Yankees’ starting rotation, the team could certainly use a bit extra pop in the lineup.
The Yankees are presently chasing Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the ace of the Orix Buffaloes, but they would have money to spend elsewhere if they were to lose out on the young player.
The Yankees may try to make improvements at third base. D.J. LeMahieu will probably start for New York, but there are other interesting free agents up for grabs. Even if it’s improbable right now, New York has some intriguing chances to sign former Toronto Blue Jays slugger Matt Chapman.
According to BetOnline, the Yankees presently have the third-highest odds (+400) to sign Chapman. This implies that if you put $100 on the Yankees to sign Chapman, and they did sign the four-time Gold Glove Award winner, you would profit by $400.
Last season, Chapman was dependable for the Blue Jays, hitting.240/.330/.424 with 17 home runs, 54 runs driven in, and a fourth Gold Glove Award. Although he will cost a lot in free agency, he might benefit the Yankees. His offensive output could definitely be improved, and he plays excellent defense.
If they missed out on Yamamoto, Chapman would be a good addition to the team in case New York needs to make a few more moves before the 2024 season begins.
