Yankees Front Office Faces Criticism Over Persisting Infield Dysfunction

The New York Yankees continue to struggle with infield positioning, particularly regarding Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s placement at third base, despite his preference and greater comfort at second base. Manager Aaron Boone recently started Cody Bellinger at first base, leaving Chisholm at third and DJ LeMahieu at second, a decision driven by the front office’s belief that it will be easier to acquire a second baseman via trade before the deadline. This approach has drawn criticism, as Chisholm’s defensive struggles at third persist and LeMahieu's role remains rigid despite fan speculation. The ongoing infield issues echo past problems with Gleyber Torres, who was moved from second to third and ultimately left the team amid similar discomfort and blame. Critics argue that the root cause lies in roster construction failures by the Yankees' front office, notably Brian Cashman, rather than deficiencies in the players themselves. Meanwhile, young talents like Jasson Domínguez show promise, highlighting a contrast between the potential in the outfield and the dysfunction in the infield.