Colorado Rockies: Six trade targets from the New York Yankees

Gio Urshela of the New York Yankees could be a bat for the Colorado Rockies — ANAHEIM, CA – AUGUST 31: Gio Urshela #29 of the New York Yankees looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on August 31, 2021 in Anaheim, California. The Angels defeated the Yankees 6-4. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

New York Yankees infielder Gio Urshela would also be a good target for the Colorado Rockies

Gio Urshela, 30, has been with the New York Yankees since the 2019 season after playing a handful of games with the Toronto Blue Jays and being drafted by and making his MLB debut with the then-named Cleveland Indians. He could provide the Colorado Rockies with a versatile infielder bat.

Urshela had always been known as a “defense first” kind of player, which is not usually something that you see out of a third baseman. In fact, with Cleveland and Toronto, Urshela didn’t show that he had an MLB-quality bat (57 OPS+). But he fixed his bat with the Yankees. In 291 games with the Yankees, he has hit .292/.335/.480 with an OPS+ of 119.

In 2021, he regressed a bit offensively as he hit 14 homers, 49 RBI, a slash line of .267/.301/.419, and an OPS+ of 96.

Despite being a primary third baseman, Urshela is currently slated as the Yankees shortstop due to Gleyber Torres’ woes at shortstop but he can play all four infield positions if needed.

Urshela has two years remaining until he becomes a free agent (under the current CBA guidelines).

New York Yankees infielder Gio Urshela would also be a good target for the Colorado Rockies

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