NICO HOERNER IS STILL BEING CONSIDERED FOR THE YANKEE INFIELD

Picture this: the Yankees' second base dilemma finally solved by none other than Nico Hoerner, a defensive wizard with the speed to match. Hoerner's got the chops to bring some much-needed stability to a position that’s been up in the air since Gleyber Torres packed his bags. This guy isn’t just a one-trick pony—he’s got a well-rounded game that’s bound to make any team happy.

Let’s talk stats. In 2024, Hoerner was a busy bee, clocking in 151 games with a respectable .273 batting average. He didn’t exactly light up the home run charts with seven dingers, but his 48 RBIs and a slick 31 stolen bases show he knows how to make things happen on the field. At 27, he’s still got plenty of mileage left, and with two years of team control plus an $11.67 million salary, he’s a pretty sweet deal for any team looking to win now.

So, what’s the catch? A potential trade scenario, cooked up by the ever-sharp minds over at Empire Sports Media, suggests the Yankees could part with prospects Will Warren, Jake Cousins, and Carlos Lagrange to bring Hoerner to the Bronx.

Will Warren, at 25, made his MLB debut in 2024. Sure, his 10.32 ERA over 22.2 innings might make you wince, but those strikeout numbers hint at some untapped potential. He’s a work-in-progress back-end starter, but hey, the Cubs could use some depth, right?

Then there’s Jake Cousins, a 30-year-old reliever who was lights out in 2024, posting a slick 2.37 ERA across 38 innings. He’s the kind of steady arm that any bullpen would love to have on standby.

And yeah, we get it—there’s no shortage of infield names being tossed around for the Yankees. Nico’s name has popped up before, and if you want the deep dive, you can check out BYB's article, COULD THE YANKEES BE IN THE MIX FOR THE CUBS' NICO HOERNER?

Trust us, it’s worth the read.

So, is Nico Hoerner the solution to the Yankees' second base conundrum? Stay tuned, because this could be the move that shakes things up in the Bronx!