Ex-Rockies OF urges Yankees to target 30-year-old All-Star pitcher, claims Jazz Chisholm Jr., DJ LeMahieu enough to sort infield questions

Former Colorado Rockies outfielder Ryan Spilborghs believes the New York Yankees must retain infielders Jazz Chisholm Jr and DJ LeMahieu. Moreover, the former MLB outfielder also urged the Yankees to target All-Star pitcher Tanner Scott.

Spilborghs shared his advice on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM.

"I think they use DJ. I think you use your internal candidates. I think you put Jazz at second base and you don't even mess with him as a third baseman. You just let him go. It doesn't mean that I don't think he can eventually play third base. I think he could because he's a very athletic player," Spilborghs said.

"I just think the comfort level, he's enough the middle player. And, you know, you've seen some of the nuance of third base. It's not a spot where you can really set your feet. It's a little bit more handsy, a little more reactionary. And so, you know, DJ is really good about that," he added.

Spilborghs feels the Yankees shouldn't tweak their infield, and instead focus on another important area of improvement.

"To me, the Yankees just stay put. They're in a really good spot. If they are going to spend the money, I still think they spend on the back end, another reliever, and just go crazy. Get that left-handed reliever that you want, which is Tanner Scott," Spilborghs said.

Scott, 30, had an impressive 2024 season. He registered a career-high in saves and earned an All-Star nod.

Yankees analyst gives solution for sliding Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to second base

Yankees analyst Robert Casey wrote about the problems the Bronx Bombers are facing in his blog, Bleeding Yankee Blue. Casey vouched for Matt Vierling at third base. He also advised the team to move Chisholm back to second base.

"Chisholm’s athleticism at second is like giving your defense a shot of espresso — suddenly, everything’s sharper, faster and more effective," he added.

Chisholm had a solid 2024 season, slashing .256/.324/.436 across 147 games. However, he struggled defensively at third base, registering seven errors with -2 defensive runs saved.