Cole Gabrielson and George Lombard Jr. each hit their first spring training homers on Saturday. Gabrielson's was a grand slam.
The Yankees continued to roll through spring training with a convincing 9–3 victory over the Houston Astros, marking their fourth win of the Grapefruit League.
The New York Yankees' third base situation was already a point of concern before DJ LeMahieu's recent calf injury. The team could finally swing a trade to add an upgrade.
Verdugo, who has earned nearly $22 million in his career, likely needs to settle for a minor-league deal. We’ve previously suggested the Houston Astros make sense, especially as they’re committed to playing longtime second baseman Jose Altuve in left field.
A pair of Houston Astros games, including the team’s second game of the regular season, has been picked up by Apple TV+.