The Yankees likely will replace their superstar right fielder with another superstar right fielder.
Of the 117 games Judge played defensively last season, 105 came in center, where he slowed during his age-32 season and ranked 39th of 40 qualified center fielders in Outs Above Average.Mets’ suite offer Yankees refused to match helped sway Juan Soto ’s decision
“We obviously believe has a high ceiling now that he’s healthy,” Cashman said, “but I’m not anointing him as the center fielder.”A center fielder with a higher floor likely would be found on the trade market, with the Cubs’ Cody Bellinger a potential target. “The great thing about Judgie is he gives us that flexibility,” manager Aaron Boone said, “not only with his ability, but also his willingness to do whatever is needed for us, for the team.”
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