The New York Yankees have multiple gaping holes they need to fill this winter. Obviously, they need to either re-sign Juan Soto (which is their ideal) or find a way to replace him with another star outfielder. But beyond that, they have holes on the right side of the infield and on the pitching staff.
At first base, the Yankees let Anthony Rizzo go this offseason and they're going to be looking at add a much better option there. There are very few quality first basemen on the market, but New York will look to acquire one of the top options.
Nick Villano of FanSided recently projected Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker to sign with the Bronx Bombers in free agency. Spotrac projects Walker to land a three-year, $66 million contract in free agency, though he may be able to earn more.
"The Yankees are uniquely equipped to sign Walker. They have DJ LeMahieu who is looking to bounce back, and they are looking to replace a washed Anthony Rizzo. Walker would just need to deliver on what he's done in the past," Villano wrote. "With Aaron Judge in the lineup, along with whoever is added over the next few months, the Yankees can give Walker everything he's looking for and more."
Walker is the ideal target for the Yankees at first base. He would fit perfectly in the Yankees' infield and in their payroll. For a team that has subpar team defense, Walker would provide a multi-time Gold Glove winner at first base.
Stealing him from the Diamondbacks is going to be difficult, though. Walker will likely be their top priority this winter.
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