The New York Yankees might soon be forced to make a trade.
Jazz Chisholm is out for a month-plus with tears in his right oblique. Anthony Volpe heard a “pop” in his left shoulder on Saturday and is out of Sunday’s lineup.
That’s New York’s second baseman and shortstop, out of commission.
The Yankees are relying Sunday on Pablo Reyes and Oswald Peraza to hold down second base and shortstop, respectively, with career journeyman Jorbit Vivas on the bench behind them.
Especially if Volpe’s injury is bad, the Yankees should pursue a trade target who is popular among fans on social media: Brendan Donovan.
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Donovan would play second base if New York acquired him from the Cardinals.
On the season, the 28-year old is batting .333 with three home runs.
St. Louis is in fourth place in the NL Central and could be looking to trade away its older players for prospects.
Donovan, who was born in Wurzburg, Germany, was a .278 hitter in a full season of starts in 2024.
He’d at least allow the Yankees to play the hot hand at shortstop while holding down the every-day job at second.
When Chisholm returned, either he or Donovan could play third base. Donovan can also play the corner outfield.
There are other possibilities out there, too, but the Yankees should pick up the phone on Donovan immediately.
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