Yankees explore trade for Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz

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The New York Yankees are considering a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays to acquire first baseman Yandy Diaz. This comes after the Yankees moved on from Anthony Rizzo and have concerns about DJ LeMahieu's ability to play regularly due to injuries. Analyst Jim Bowden suggests the Yankees could trade two prospects, Brando Mayea and Zach Messinger, for Diaz. The Yankees had previously shown interest in Diaz during the last trade deadline. Diaz, who had a strong season with a .281 batting average and 14 home runs, is seen as a potential upgrade over Rizzo. However, he is not the power hitter the Yankees are seeking, as he hit a career-high of 22 home runs in 2023.


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