Cabrera is better suited in a utility role, as his versatility can help the Yankees at just about every position. Peraza, a former top prospect with a slick glove, has yet to show that he can hit big league pitching and will be exposed to waivers if he doesn’t make the Bombers’ big league roster out of spring training.

The Yankees are looking to fill either second or third base. A trade for Arraez has reportedly been discussed. Does he fit?

That said, while Arraez makes a ton of sense for New York as an ultra-dependable bat to plant in front of Aaron Judge in the lineup, a bucket of cold water was dumped on the hype