SAN ANTONIO – The Yankees are in want of a primary baseman, and a outstanding all-city participant is with no contract.
On account of decision to decline Anthony Rizzo’s $17 million option for subsequent season — the Yankees will as a substitute pay Rizzo a $6 million buyout — normal supervisor Brian Cashman mentioned Tuesday he has spoken with an agent Scott Boras for Pete Alonso.
“There are a whole lot of high-quality gamers on this market,” Cashman mentioned on the GM conferences. “In fact Pete did an ideal job with the Mets.”
Boras represents lots of the high gamers on this yr’s free agent market, with Juan Soto, Corbin Burns and Blake Snell on the high of the listing.
Cashman mentioned he had a short dialog with Boras about “many” of his purchasers.
Alonso received a qualifying offer from the Mets on Monday price $21.05 million subsequent season, which he’s anticipated to chop as he seeks a long-term deal.
Cashman mentioned the group likes Ben Rice’s bat — the rookie has hit seven homers in 152 at-bats — however continues to be evaluating whether or not he is performing as a primary baseman.
Rice, primarily a catcher, began 41 video games at first base final season.
“We’re actually excited concerning the offensive profile,” Cashman mentioned. “He is a chance, however we’ll consider what’s offered out there in addition to trades and inner choices.”
