A look into how Yankees’ Miguel Andujar feels about transitioning to the outfield

New York Yankees’ Miguel Andujar has been adjusting to the outfield ever since Spring Training. It’s not an easy position to learn, especially at this level, but Andujar seems to be handling the switch very well. He’s had his struggles in the intrasquad games but keeps getting more and more work out there.

Andujar had a lot of good things to say about the process of learning the outfield. In a press conference with reporters yesterday, Andujar talked a lot about how he feels out there. “It’s a challenge to learn a new position, especially at this level,” Andujar said. “The way I see it, it’s another opportunity for me to play this game and help my team.” He doesn’t seem too uncomfortable, either saying that “it’s fun playing out there,” and “I feel really really good.” For Andujar, it’s a chance to still have a huge role in the Yankees’ success.

How could this affect the Yankees’ long term?

If Andujar can make the switch to the outfield, this will change the way the Yankees handle things. Andujar will most likely serve as the DH for most of the season, but that little change in the outfield might switch up a lot.

He obviously won’t be out there as a permanent starter, but he will certainly provide more depth for New York. In the long run, this might affect Clint Frazier’s chances of becoming an everyday player. If Andujar can manage to make the switch, he will provide tremendous depth for the Yankees at multiple positions, which might cause the Yankees to take one less outfielder. Andujar is excellent at the plate as well. This switch will make his value skyrocket. 

However, the Yankees haven’t just been talking about Andujar in the outfield. There have been reports that New York thinks he can handle things at first. If Andujar can somehow become a three-position player for the Yankees, things might get even crazier. With Voit and LeMahieu already experienced at the position, there might not be a need for Ford. That might be a little far, but who knows. Andujar might shake things up that much. Look to see Andujar trying a lot of new things this season.