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The situation might end up being much ado about nothing.
Or it could fall somewhere between Trent Grisham’s routine ground ball practice at first base over the past few seasons and Oswaldo Cabrera’s occasional appearances at the position after making himself a viable option.
Earlier this month, when the Yankees renewed their contract with Amed Rosario, Aaron Boone inquired if the versatile right-hander had a first baseman’s mitt ready. Throughout his major league career, Rosario has logged 7,718 innings in the field, covering seven different positions—every one except catcher and first base.
This season, the Yankees are contemplating whether Rosario could potentially fill the role of first baseman. He might serve as a supplementary player to the left-handed Ben Rice, potentially saving the team from investing more in a right-handed first baseman.