Could This Former New York Yankee Make The Switch To First Base?

The New York Yankees could look at an out-of-the-box option to fill their void at first base in 2025.

The Yankees declined the team option for Anthony Rizzo, leaving them without a starting first baseman at the beginning of the offseason. Pete Alonso, Christian Walker, and Paul Goldschmidt are among some of the top available free-agent options, but one former Yankee could fill in at the position as well. Could Gary Sanchez be a fit for the Bronx Bombers?

Sanchez spent the first seven years of his career with the Yankees. He made his first appearance with the team in 2015. Sanchez appeared in 53 games the following year and had one of the best stretches of any player that year. He hit 20 home runs and drove in 42 runs while producing 3.0 wins above replacement and finishing second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting.

Sanchez was named to the All-Star Game in 2017 and won a Silver Slugger at catcher. He set career highs with 90 RBIs and a 4.0 WAR that season. Sanchez hit a personal-best 34 homers in 2019 while being selected to his second All-Star Game.