The New York Yankees do not want to repeat the disastrous 2023 season. In which they could not qualify for the playoffssomething they had been doing continuously since 2017, and they were very close to finishing with a negative record.
That is why the management of the Bronx franchise wants to strengthen his squad and in this offseason Several names are already beginning to be heard that could reach the New York team. Especially outfielders, an area of the field in which the team needs to increase its options.
One of the solutions for the Yankees seems to come from their Division rival the Tampa Bay Rays. Well according to reports Randy Arozarena would be on the list of players that the Florida team would change for next season.
Even though Arozarena is one of the stars of the Rays; It’s no surprise that the Tampa team is looking to trade for him this offseason. Well, the franchise’s policy revolves around these types of movements.
Just as happened with Blake Snell or Willy Adamesthe Rays are specialists in trading star players on their team seeking to keep payroll low and receive other young players to continue the cycle.
The Yankees with an option for Arozarena
Although the number one priority for the Yankees this winter would be the Dominican Juan Soto and Cody Bellinger (free agent). The Arozarena option in the market can be a great alternative for the New York management.
Especially for his salary. Well, Arozarena still has a contract for three more years with the Rays and He is estimated to earn about $9 million dollars this season through arbitration. However, the Yankees will have to offer good prospects to the Rays if they want to make a trade.
Arozarena has been very consistent over the last three seasons with the Rays. He left outstanding numbers with an average of .264, 63 home runs, 241 RBIs, 74 stolen bases, an OPS + of 124 and 10.2 WAR.
Dodgers and Braves would enter the dispute for Randy
Although the Yankees could bet on Arozarena to strengthen the outfield, they would not be alone in the dispute for the Mexican native of Cuba. Well, according to various reports, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves would also be willing to negotiate a trade with the Rays for Arozarena.
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