With spring training coming up in just a few days, the New York Yankees are waiting patiently to see how the left field position shakes out.
General manager Brian Cashman has already indicated that Estevan Florial, Aaron Hicks, and Oswaldo Cabrera will have their opportunities to win the starting job. At this point, Cabrera seemingly has a leg up on his competition, given his youth and stellar defensive metrics he put forth over a 44-game sample size last year.
However, the Yankees have been keeping tabs on some of the more prominent names that could be moved this upcoming season. Notably, Pittsburgh Pirates star outfielder, Bryan Reynolds.
Reynolds requested a trade several months ago, but Pittsburgh suggested they had no intention of moving one of their best players. However, they floated the idea that a substantial haul in the realm of Juan Soto’s deal could be of interest. Nonetheless, Reynolds is no Soto, and the Yankees aren’t ready to give up some of their top prospects in return for the stud offensive player.
Chris Kirschner of The Athletic suggested the Yankees could still be in play for Reynolds, but it would cost a haul. That package could be reduced if Reynolds simply refuses to continue playing for the Pirates in 2023.