Yankees explore options for first baseman after Walker signs with Astros

The New York Yankees were expected to sign first baseman Christian Walker, but he has joined the Houston Astros instead. This change has led the Yankees to consider other veteran options, including Carlos Santana. Santana recently won his first Gold Glove award with the Minnesota Twins. The Twins are in a state of uncertainty, and Santana's future with the team is unclear as they have not made efforts to keep him. With fewer first base options available, the Yankees may need to offer Santana a higher salary than initially expected. He is projected to receive around $5.6 million on the free-agent market.