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Yankees Could Add Infield Depth Amid Third Base Struggles

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Kristie Ackert | Last updated Apr 24, 2025 4:43 PM ET

The first month of the 2025 season is almost over and the New York Yankees have not come up with an answer at third base. They went into spring training hoping DJ LeMahieu, Oswaldo Cabrera or Oswald Peraza would win the job. So far, LeMahieu is on a rehab assignment after a calf strain, Cabrera still looks best as a utility infielder and Peraza is struggling in what is likely his final shot with the organization.

LeMahieu could be back early next month, but after two seasons of struggles and injuries, are the Yankees really going to bank on him to be part of a championship team?

Sure, the Yankees could make the over-hyped trade proposal for Nolan Arenado if they could get the St. Louis Cardinals to pay down some of his owed salary. But, they are concerned about having an aging corner infielder with declining numbers on a multi-year contract.

So, there might be a creative opportunity out there with the Chicago Cubs designating infielder Gage Workman for assignment earlier this week.

Workman, a 25-year-old switch-hitter, was a Rule 5 Draft pick from the Detroit Tigers and appeared in nine games for the Cubs this season, batting .214 (3-for-14) and committing three errors at third base. Due to Rule 5 Draft regulations, if he clears waivers, he must be offered back to the Tigers for $50,000, unless a trade is arranged.

Adding a player like Workman could provide additional depth at the position, with minimal investment.

He has shown potential with a .280/.366/.476 slash line 18 home runs, and 30 stolen bases at Double-A Erie in 2024. While his major league stint was brief and challenging, that’s not unusual for a young hitter.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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