Yankees Insider Blasts Infield Plan and Pushes for Bold Trade

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Kristie Ackert | Last updated Jul 2, 2025 10:56 AM ET

Following the Yankees’ 12–5 loss to the Blue Jays on Tuesday night, NJ.com’s Randy Miller called for an immediate overhaul of the team’s infield alignment—and a trade to fix third base.

In a column published after the lopsided defeat, Miller urged the Yankees to move Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to second base and return DJ LeMahieu to third, while pushing general manager Brian Cashman to aggressively pursue an upgrade before the July 31 trade deadline.

“The Yankees need to flip Chisholm and second baseman DJ LeMahieu immediately,” Miller wrote.
“And then general manager Brian Cashman needs to make it a mission to deal for a better third baseman.”

The comments came just hours after Chisholm, who has struggled defensively since the Yankees moved him from second to third, told reporters:
“Everybody knows I am a second baseman.”

Miller echoed that sentiment in his column, writing:
“It makes no sense why Chisholm was pulled off second in the first place. That’s his best position by far. He’s good there. He’s not good at third.”

He also speculated that the decision may have been driven by the front office or analytics department, noting that manager Aaron Boone has not given a clear explanation for the switch.

Boone hinted the switch may be coming after the loss Tuesday.

If the Yankees make the move, Miller believes Arizona’s Eugenio Suarez would be an ideal trade target. Suarez, 33, has emerged as one of the National League’s top power bats this season, entering July with 26 home runs, 69 RBIs, and a .254 average while playing solid defense at third.

But acquiring Suarez would create a roster crunch. To protect Anthony Volpe with a true backup shortstop, the Yankees would likely have to carry Oswald Peraza. That, in turn, could force a tough decision, potentially designating DJ LeMahieu for assignment to make room on the roster.

With the AL East lead shrinking and third base remaining a weak spot, Miller’s column reflects growing public pressure on the Yankees to act decisively—and to prioritize performance over reputation in the process.

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

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