Alexander Wilson
The Yankees have watched several solid infield options come off the board this offseason, and the latest name to join that list is Brendan Rodgers. The 28-year-old infielder signed an MiLB deal with the Houston Astros on Wednesday, adding another layer of frustration for a Yankees team that still has a glaring need in their infield.
Rodgers Would Have Been a Low-Risk, High-Reward Addition
Rodgers wasn’t a game-changing move, but he would have provided much-needed depth and versatility. Last season, he played 135 games for the Colorado Rockies, hitting .267/.314/.407 with 13 home runs and 54 RBIs. While his power numbers aren’t eye-popping, his ability to make contact would have been useful in a Yankees lineup that could use more balance.
Defensively, Rodgers has experience at both shortstop and second base. He played 1,093 innings at second base last year with a .985 fielding percentage, but advanced metrics weren’t kind to him, as he finished with -4 defensive runs saved and -3 outs above average. While not an elite defender, he would have been a viable insurance policy for Jazz Chisholm and a potential upgrade over some of the Yankees’ internal options.
The Yankees Are Playing the Waiting Game
Brian Cashman’s approach to the infield market has been one of patience, but at a certain point, waiting for the “perfect” move may leave the team without a suitable addition. Rodgers wouldn’t have solved all of the Yankees’ problems, but he would have been a solid depth piece with offensive upside.
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Instead, he joins an Astros team that just got stronger while the Yankees continue to look for answers at third base. The market is getting thinner, and unless Cashman has a bigger move up his sleeve, the options are running out.
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