Yankees‘ Brian Cashman dove into the team’s primary needs on thursday night, specially mentioning the need to lower their strikeout rate at the bottom of the order. Let’s dive into the hottest news!

The Yankees could upgrade shortstop with a brilliant trade

Brian Cashman made it clear the Yankees need to fix their strikeout-heavy lineup after the bottom third of the order stalled too many innings in 2025. That’s why their interest in Cardinals infielder Brenden Donovan stands out. Donovan is coming off a season in which he hit .287/.353/.422 with 10 home runs, 50 RBIs, a 13 percent strikeout rate, and a 119 wRC+. His bat-to-ball skills, disciplined approach, and ability to extend at-bats align precisely with the offensive profile Cashman said the team lacked.

Donovan’s defensive versati

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