In another universe, Kyle Schwarber would already be wearing pinstripes. His power, his swagger, his left-handed swing tailor-made for Yankee Stadium’s short porch — everything about him screams Yankees . But this isn’t that universe.

Instead, the New York Yankees are still tied to Giancarlo Stanton, whose massive contract runs through 2027 with a 2028 club option. Even if they buy him out that final year for $10 million, they’re committed to a declining slugger whose production, while occasionally electric, has become increasingly unreliable.

If Stanton weren’t clogging the designated hitter spot, Schwarber would be the kind of signing that could transform the lineup. He’s everything the Yankees have lacked: a durable, lefty power bat who lives for October and thrives under pressure.

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