Which Trade Candidates Should the Yankees Target?

The New York Yankees are considering a trade for infield upgrades after their disappointing performance in the ALDS, where they were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays. The team's general manager, Brian Cashman, emphasized the need for improvement at third base, a position that has gone unfilled for a decade. Corey Seager, a two-time World Series MVP, could be a potential trade target for the Yankees.

Seager, 32, is entering the final year of a $155 million contract with the Texas Rangers and is owed $155 million over the next five years. Seager's offensive numbers have dropped this season, but his postseason production, including 19 home runs in 78 career postseason games, is notable. The Yankees would need to pay around 70% of Seager's remaining contract to make a trade feasible.

Another potential trade target is Jacob Wilson, a young, athletic player with the Athletics. Wilson has struggled offensively in recent years but is a contact hitter and excels in the infield. The Yankees could acquire Wilson by including him in a trade package, along with pitching prospects such as Elmer Rodriguez and Brendan Beck.

On the free-agent market, the Yankees are also considering signing Rafael Devers, the Miami Marlins' best bat. Devers, 30, hit 37 home runs and had a top-five slugging percentage in 2026 before suffering a core muscle injury. Devers' contract is a significant financial commitment, but he has consistently been a top-10 hitter over the past three seasons and has thrived at Yankee Stadium.

Devers' defense is a concern, but his offensive contributions could be valuable for the Yankees' lineup.