One shortstop possibility is off the board for the Yankees.
Marcus Semien agreed to a seven-year, $175 million contract with the Rangers, The Put up’s Joel Sherman confirmed Sunday night.
Semien, who hit .265/.334/.538 with the Blue Jays and earned an All-Star nod final season, appeared like a logical shortstop candidate for the Bombers. However now, the main focus may flip to the likes of Corey Seager or Trevor Story if the Yankees determine to go the route of free company.
Carlos Correa can also be a free agent, however given his history with the Yankees while playing with the Astros, signing him may very well be a troublesome promote with the fan base
For Texas, which completed final within the AL West final 12 months at 60-102, Semien fills a gap within the lineup, however they’ll want greater than only one participant to contend. The 31-year previous instantly turns into a lineup centerpiece for a staff that traded Joey Gallo to the Yankees on the final commerce deadline.
