MLB rumors: Jon Heyman urges Yankees to trade for Corey Seager, but there’s a ‘twist’

MLB rumors: Jon Heyman urges Yankees to trade for Corey Seager, but there’s a ‘twist’ appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New York Yankees enter this offseason with a few holes to fill. On offense, the Yankees could use upgrades at third and second base, not to mention catcher and potentially center field as well. The market does offer options at each of those positions. However, outside of incoming Japanese star Teruaki Sato, third base could be troublesome to address. However, MLB insider Jon Heyman did offer New York an intriguing solution. Heyman believes the Bronx Bombers should reach out to the Texas Rangers to try and trade for star shortstop Corey Seager, but there could be a “twist.” “The Yankees’ most obvious outside options for third base aren’t exactly game changers,” wrote Heyman on Sunday evening. “So maybe they need to think outside the box. I say make a long-shot play for star Rangers shortstop Corey Seager with the idea of moving him to third base. Why not? If they aren’t desperate for offense, well, they should be.” Falling short in the AL Division Series (ALDS) for a second straight year, the Yankees could certainly use a boost on offense. New York traded for current third baseman Ryan McMahon ahead of the 2025 trade deadline. However, his decline has continued in the Bronx. McMahon’s Gold Glove-caliber defense has begun to slip, while his bat has fallen even further. If the Bombers hope to finally capture that elusive 28th World Series title, improving the hot corner needs to happen this winter. Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial) Seager would be an intriguing option. Many believed he would need to transition to third base at some point, as a position switch was considered before he signed with the Rangers. However, he’s remained at shortstop. Would Seager be open to a trade to the Yankees? And if so, would he want to switch to third? It’s an option very reminiscent of another Yankees-Rangers trade from the past, when New York swung a deal to bring Alex Rodriguez to the Bronx. Rodriguez switched to third in order to accommodate former captain Derek Jeter. With the rising George Lombard Jr. currently at shortstop, the Bombers could have their long-term answer at the position. If Seager does join Lombard on the left side of the Yankee infield, New York’s chances at title number 28 will become even stronger next spring. Related: Bob Nightengale just asking questions about possible Fernando Tatis Jr., Mason Miller trades Related: Phillies rumors: 2 stars available on trade market, but not Bryce Harper or Kyle Schwarber