MLB Rumors: Yankees and Mets Eye Veteran First Baseman; Diamondbacks Exploring Infield Options
This article covers the latest MLB rumors regarding the interest of the Yankees, Mets, and Diamondbacks in free-agent first basemen.
Major League Baseball’s offseason is approaching its conclusion, with under a week before pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Arizona and Florida. Nevertheless, teams are still active in their pursuit of free agents. Notable unsigned players include veteran pitchers Framber Valdez and Zac Gallen.
Yankees, Mets Interested in Ty France
The Yankees, Mets, Padres, and Diamondbacks are showing interest in acquiring free-agent first baseman Ty France, as reported by MassLive.
France recorded a batting average of .257 with seven home runs in 138 games split between the Twins and Blue Jays last season, offering decent defensive skills at first base.
Yankees Eye Paul Goldschmidt
Additionally, the Yankees are contemplating a reunion with Paul Goldschmidt, seeking a right-handed first baseman to complement lefty-hitter Ben Rice.
Diamondbacks Explore Carlos Santana
Besides interest in France, the Diamondbacks are also considering Carlos Santana. They’ve currently projected Pavin Smith as their primary first baseman.
Santana, who turns 40 this April, batted .219 with 11 home runs last season, demonstrating substantial defensive prowess despite a lower on-base average.
