Miguel Andujar was arguably the New York Yankees’ best hitter in the 2018 MLB season, in what was his rookie campaign. Since that season, everything that could possibly go wrong for Andujar has gone wrong. Due to the combination of injuries, defensive struggles and no firm role, he has totaled a combined 71 hits since 2019.

According to MLB insider Hector Gomez, Andujar has requested a trade. This comes with Andujar being sent down to Triple-A to make room for outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton coming off the injured list. At his best, Andujar has been able to consistently make impact contact while playing third base and left field. He’s a risk worth taking for another MLB team.

Here are three ideal trade destinations for Andujar.

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3. Miguel Andujar to the Washington Nationals

The Nationals are 19-35. Their reboot is off to a disastrous start. They need pillars and players to build around. Taking a chance on Andujar would be a savvy move.

Andujar would be a part of the Nationals’ depth chart for the rest of the 2022 season. He’d backup Maikel Franco at third base while serving as a fourth outfielder. In all likelihood, Andujar will have the chance to get into the everyday order, as manager Dave Martinez is shuffling makeshift veterans at several positions.

  • Miguel Andujar stats (MLB career): .277/.308/.462, 34 home runs and 117 RBIs across 884 at-bats

Washington’s entire opening day infield isn’t under contract past this season. Andujar can audition to be their 2023 third baseman or left fielder. At the very least, he gives them a capable hitter who adds competition at third base and in their starting outfield as a whole.

All that said, the Nationals may prefer not to add to what they have, instead selling off players at the MLB trade deadline.