Rockies Third Baseman Could Be Solution to Yankees’ ‘Aggressive’ Search

The New York Yankees continue to search for a long-term, consistent answer at third base. Both DJ LeMahieu and Oswaldo Cabrera have spent time on the injured list this season, and now the team is recognizing something needs to be done soon.

Bob Nightengale recently confirmed the organization is working diligently to make something happen relatively soon.

“The Yankees are aggressively searching for a right-handed bat, preferably a third baseman, while also looking for another starter,” wrote Nightengale.

Farmer isn’t the most glamorous of choices for the Yankees. However, he checks a few boxes: He’s a right-handed bat, a third baseman, and would require very little for the organization to acquire him.

The 34-year-old infielder entered Monday hitting .244 with two home runs and 16 RBI. His OPS+ is below league average at 80, but it’s tough to judge an individual when the team is 9-45.

Farmer is making just $2.5 million this season, so the Yankees would be on the hook for the remainder of it plus a potential $4 million for next year. However, the Yankees could buy him out of it for a mere $750,000.

Given that the Yankees are likely to pursue a player like Alex Bregman in free agency at the end of the season, the team wouldn’t have to send much to the Rockies in return. Cam Schlittler (Yankees No. 10 prospect) or Clayton Beeter (Yankees No. 20 prospect) and cash considerations should be enough for the Rockies.

Farmer isn’t a long-term option for the Bronx Bombers, but he could certainly do just enough to get them to squeak by at a position they neglected to address for several months.

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