Yankees consider Luis Arraez as offseason second base option
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 3:59 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Luis Arraez is set to enter free agency following a productive season with the Miami Marlins. The New York Yankees are exploring options at second base, where Jazz Chisholm Jr. has underperformed. Arraez, who excelled defensively and posted a.310 batting average with a.765 OPS, is considered a fit for the Yankees. However, the team may need to make additional roster moves to accommodate him along with other players like Anthony Volpe and Luis García Jr. Potential trades could pivot on Ryan McMahon or Giancarlo Stanton, impacting how the Yankees structure their positions moving forward.
- •Luis Arraez enters free agency after a strong season with the Marlins.
- •Yankees need a reliable second baseman following an underwhelming year from Jazz Chisholm Jr.
- •Arraez ranked among the league's best defensive second basemen this season.
- •New York may need to adjust its roster to fit Arraez alongside young talent.
- •Potential trades of players like Ryan McMahon could influence roster decisions.
- 3:59 PMYahoo Sports — Is Luis Arraez Good Fit For Yankees?
"Luis Arraez is going into free agency after a great season
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