The New York Yankees face another nightmare as Miguel Andujar becomes a coveted trade asset after finding success with the Oakland Athletics, highlighting a trend of former players excelling outside of the Bronx.
By the numbers
- Andujar is batting .305 with a .732 OPS, a 114 OPS+, 2 home runs and 14 RBIs in 32 games with the Oakland Athletics.
- He finished second in American League Rookie of the Year voting in 2018 and was once viewed as a future Yankees third baseman.
Yes, but
Yankees management has been criticized for its poor handling of Andujar, who was deemed untradeable after an injury in 2019 but is now valued by other teams.
State of the situation
- Andujar’s resurgence with the A’s has made him a coveted trade piece before the deadline.
- The Yankees have been passive in managing assets, leading to situations where players thrive elsewhere after struggling in New York.
Whats Next
With Andujar’s improved performance, teams are likely to pursue him in trades, which marks a stark contrast to his time with the Yankees.
Bottom line
The Yankees’ failure to capitalize on Andujar’s resurgence underscores a recurring problem of mismanaging assets and missing out on potential trade opportunities, making for a cautionary tale about overlooking player potential.
