The Yankees will need to look elsewhere for infield positions.
The Reds have agreed to a trade with the Dodgers to acquire infielder Gavin Lux, the Post's Jon Heyman confirmed on Monday.
Cincinnati will instead send a Competitive Balance A-round pick (around No. 37) and outfield prospect Mike Sirota to Los Angeles. According to ESPN's Jeff Passon.
Lux, a 27-year-old who can play multiple positions, had been linked to the Yankees in several reports in recent weeks, but the Dodgers opted to release him to the Reds.
Cincinnati could use him in a super utility role.
Los Angeles decided to release Lux after signing Hyesung Kim earlier this month.
According to Heyman, it is also unlikely that the Yankees will focus on acquiring Padres infielder Luis Arraez. The former batting champion is currently considered unsuitable for New York.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has had a strong offseason since losing Juan Soto to the Mets, bringing in former All-Star starter Max Fried, reliever Devon Willians and first baseman Cody Bellinger. Ta.
However, there are still question marks in the team's infield, particularly at third base and second base, one of which could go to Jazz Chisholm Jr.
If that happens, DJ LeMahieu or Oswaldo Cabelea will be playing the other man, as the Yankees did not bring back Gleyber Torres, who signed with the Tigers.
Lux might have been a good fit.
Last season, he had a .251 batting average and a .703 OPS, helping the Dodgers defeat the Yankees in the World Series.
