The Yankees and Athletics have each announced that infielder CJ Alexander is heading to New York on a waiver claim. The A’s designated Alexander for assignment three days ago.
Alexander was optioned to the Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate, where he’ll act as a left-handed hitting depth option at multiple positions. Most of Alexander’s pro experience has come at third base, which is notable given how the hot corner has often been considered a weak link in New York’s otherwise sterling lineup. Jazz Chisholm Jr. has the position locked down for now since DJ LeMahieu is being deployed at second base, and it is possible the infield situation might resolve itself if LeMahieu can regain any of his old form at the plate.
Oswald Peraza and Pablo Reyes are ahead of Alexander on the big league depth chart in terms of backup infielders, so Alexander may have a tough time cracking the Yankees’ roster. The 28-year-old Alexander can also play first base and both corner outfield positions, and he is a left-handed hitter (Peraza, Reyes, and LeMahieu all swing from the right side).
A 20th-round pick for the Braves in the 2018 draft, Alexander made it to the Show with the Royals in 2024, and got into another handful of games with the A’s this year. Alexander’s brief time in the majors has resulted in only four hits in 25 plate appearances (for a .320 OPS), but he has hit well at Triple-A, with a .264/.330/.502 slash line and 42 home runs to show for 908 career PA at the top minor league level.
OMG can they please get someone with more upside. What will it take to get Rosario or bring Gio back?? I would even consider Andujar
I agree get someone who can play in the majors. But the three mentioned are not the answer.
How about Josh Rojas from the White Sox
Of the 3 you mentioned only Rosario would be considered an upgrade and only by a slim margin.
doubt the A’s would give away Gio or Andujar, not to mention they’re both on the shelf of an indefinite amount of time…
1998 Scott Brosius ain’t coming through that door
Hell 2025 Scott Brosius would be an upgrade! Not a bad trade for the gambler lol
Tbh I’d take 2017 Chase Headley at 3rd rn lol
Suarez
Moncada
Hayes
I think a guy like Moncada could be a very interesting option come TDL. I know it’s a BIG “if”, but if he’s healthy he has the potential to be a difference making bat for the post season.(Who also switch hits) And being that he’s only on a 1yr deal with the Angels, he’s a very low risk/high reward player. I don’t think there will be many better offensive options at the DL who won’t break the bank to acquire
I don’t think the people in the comments understand what minor league depth is.
seems like a team that could actually use Craig Kimbrel in their bullpen
Key move right here.
The rich just get richer!!!
I don’t highly Yankees get Moncada when all he would have cost was money in the off-season. The best predictable move is bringing back IKF to the Bronx. He never wanted to leave in the first place
Yes, IKF would be a great addition. Ship out Pablo Reyes to Scranton.