Yankees Pursue Trade for Gavin Lux

The New York Yankees are actively seeking to bolster their infield after Gleyber Torres signed with the Detroit Tigers, leaving a gap at second base. While Jazz Chisholm Jr. is expected to return to second, the Yankees are exploring trade options, with Los Angeles Dodgers' infielder Gavin Lux emerging as a potential target. Lux, who has two years of team control remaining, could be a valuable addition, although he faced defensive struggles and spent the entire 2023 season recovering from injury. The Yankees are also considering free-agent Jorge Polanco but are cautious about the luxury tax threshold after losing Juan Soto to the Mets. Internal options like DJ LeMahieu and Oswald Peraza pose risks, prompting a need for external acquisitions. Meanwhile, the Seattle Mariners are reportedly more aggressively pursuing Lux, complicating the Yankees' plans.