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Brian Cashman Has Words on Yankees’ Trade Plans Before Deadline

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jake Elman | Last updated May 21, 2025 10:20 AM ET

New York Yankees fans have spent months wondering if the club will pursue another infielder, whether it’s St. Louis Cardinals veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado or a younger player with multiple years of team control.

By the sound of things, longtime Yankees general manager Brian Cashman wants the fanbase to temper its expectations.

Despite losing starting third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera to a severe ankle injury last week, Cashman isn’t rushing to overhaul the infield. Speaking with reporters on Tuesday afternoon, Cashman sounded non-committal about making a trade anytime soon.

“It’s hard to make improvements this part of the season,” Cashman said.

“We’ve got what we’ve got,” the Yankees’ longtime GM continued, via the New York Post. “We’ll assess it and move forward with opportunities as they start to present themselves at whatever positions they do.”

Rookie Jorbit Vivas and fourth-year utility infielder Oswald Peraza are primarily splitting reps at third base. Two-time batting champion DJ LeMahieu, who returned last week from calf and hip injuries, could also resume third base duties when All-Star second baseman Jazz Chisolm (oblique) comes off the IL.

LeMahieu recorded four hits over his first 15 at-bats, slamming a solo home run last weekend against the rival Mets. The four-time Gold Glove only played second base across his first five games.

Peraza started at third and went 0-for-3 in Tuesday’s 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. The fourth-year infielder only has three hits in his last 30 at-bats dating back to April 30.

The 24-year-old Vivas hasn’t been much better, carrying a .167 average and dismal .465 OPS in 35 plate appearances. However, Vivas played 10 of his first 14 MLB games at second base.

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

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