Yankees Sign Goldschmidt for $12.5 Million, Eye Trade for Arenado

The New York Yankees are actively seeking solutions to bolster their third base position as the MLB season approaches. Currently, DJ LeMahieu and Oswaldo Cabrera are leading candidates for the role, but the team remains open to other options such as trading for the New York Mets' Brett Baty or signing free agent Jose Iglesias, who offers strong defensive skills. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado, who has expressed interest in joining the Yankees, remains a potential trade target despite his no-trade clause. In addition to immediate roster concerns, the Yankees are planning for the future and have shown interest in LSU pitcher Chase Shores for the upcoming MLB Draft. Shores, who recently returned from Tommy John surgery, could bolster the Yankees' farm system with his potential as an elite pitching prospect.