With a growing hole at third base following Oswaldo Cabrera’s season-ending injury, the New York Yankees are considering a move to address the gap ahead of the trade deadline.
MLB analyst Drew VonScio from Newsweek has pitched a trade scenario in which the Yankees would land veteran Kyle Farmer from the Colorado Rockies. The potential deal would send Yankees pitching prospect Clayton Beeter to Colorado in exchange.
Proposed Trade:
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Yankees receive: Kyle Farmer
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Rockies receive: Clayton Beeter
Farmer, 34, has appeared in 752 MLB games since debuting in 2017. A versatile infielder with solid defensive skills, Farmer is currently batting .248 with 2 home runs and 16 RBIs this season. He’s on a one-year, $3.25 million deal with a mutual option for 2026.
While the Yankees have temporarily turned to Oswald Peraza to cover third base, VonScio suggests that Farmer would be a more reliable option to help steady the infield through the remainder of the season. If needed, Jazz Chisholm Jr. could also shift positions, with Farmer potentially filling second base duties.
In return, Colorado would receive Beeter, New York’s 20th-ranked prospect. The right-handed pitcher, acquired in the Joey Gallo trade, has posted a 1.29 ERA over seven Triple-A bullpen appearances in 2025 and could contribute at the MLB level soon.
Why Farmer Makes Sense for the Yankees
Though not a flashy acquisition, VonScio believes Farmer would be a practical short-term fix as the Yankees eye a bigger-name third baseman—possibly Alex Bregman—in free agency this winter. Farmer offers steady defense and dependable at-bats near the bottom of the order without requiring a hefty trade package.
“He’s not the most exciting choice,” VonScio wrote, “but Farmer checks important boxes. He’s affordable, experienced, and can hold the position until the Yankees address it long term.”
Cabrera’s Injury Leaves Yankees in Tough Spot
Cabrera had solidified himself as the Yankees’ starting third baseman before suffering a severe ankle injury while rounding third base during a May 12 game against the Mariners. He underwent surgery shortly after and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Manager Aaron Boone confirmed that while the procedure went well, the team will likely be without Cabrera for the rest of 2025.
“It was a little more involved in there,” Boone said, “but all things considered, it was a fairly successful surgery.”
Before the injury, Cabrera was hitting .243 with 1 home run and 11 RBIs.
The Yankees now face a critical decision at third base as they prepare for the second half of the season—and Farmer could become the next piece in their playoff puzzle.
