Yankees Unlikely To Target Alex Bregman
2 months agoAccording to Jack Curry of the YES Network, the Yankees are unlikely to target free agent third baseman Alex Bregman. According to Curry on an episode of Yankees Hot Stove, "That's not a road the Yankees are going down." Curry noted that the Yankees do not value his bat at his current price tag playing in Yankee Stadium as his swing would not play to its highest ability. Last summer, the 30-year-old held a strong .260/.315/.453 slash line with 26 home runs and three stolen bases. He generated hard contact at an underwhelming 40.5% hard-hit rate and a poor 6.4% barrel rate. However, he showed a great eye at the plate, boasting a 13.6% K rate and a 12.8% whiff rate. Given that the Yankees have already brought in large contracts this summer, such as Max Fried and Cody Bellinger, they may opt to take a cheaper route at the hot corner and for a bat that will play better in Yankee Stadium.
Source: New Jersey Advanced Media
Source: New Jersey Advanced Media