NEW INFIELD SUGGESTION A GREAT IDEA!

Mike Axisa has been a prominent voice in the Yankee blogosphere for as long as Bleeding Yankee Blue has been around. While we don’t often give him the props he deserves, it’s time to change that—especially when he presents a sharp idea that aligns with our passion for the Yankees.

Axisa, writing for CBS Sports, recently proposed a compelling solution to the Yankees' infield woes: trading for Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe. And honestly, we love it.

“To me, Lowe is the best infield trade target, and we can safely assume he’s available because the Rays will trade anyone at any time," Axisa said. "A lefty with 30-homer power and good enough defensive chops at second base would make the Yankees better.”

Lowe, a 30-year-old left-handed hitter, comes with substantial upside. In 2024, he appeared in 107 games for the Rays, posting a .244 average with 21 home runs and 58 RBIs. The Rays have already exercised his $10.5 million club option for 2025, and he remains under team control through 2027, with an $11.5 million club option for 2026. Clearly, the Rays value him highly—but as anyone familiar with Tampa Bay knows, they’re not afraid to trade even their best players for the right return.

A trade for Lowe wouldn’t come cheap. The Yankees would need to offer a strong package of prospects, but the potential reward is enticing. A player like Lowe, who was an All-Star in 2021 with 39 home runs in 149 games, could bring much-needed power and consistency to the Yankees' lineup.

Even if the Yankees don’t pull the trigger, Brandon Lowe is a name to watch closely this winter. He checks a lot of boxes for teams looking to bolster their infield, and it’s hard to imagine he’ll stay in Tampa Bay if another club comes calling with the right offer.

Axisa may be onto something big here, and we’ll be keeping an eye on how this idea develops. Props to him for sparking this conversation—let’s see if the Yankees are bold enough to make a move.