Yankee fans would like to see Jazz Chisholm Jr. moved back to second base.

Most of what was to be done in the offseason has taken place, and yet for all the action the Yankees were involved in, there is still plenty left to discuss. A looming question ever since the Yankees pulled the trigger on the Jazz Chisholm Jr. trade is regarding where lies his future with the team, position-wise. Also hanging in the balance is whether the Yankees will import another infielder. The Yankees’ bet on Chisholm last year paid off, but with Gleyber Torres leaving and no replacement acquired, we’ve speculated on what will be done next.

Our questions here are almost one in two parts, both revolving around the best course of action with the open infield spot and the future position of Chisholm.

Kyle Thele

Maybe it’s the reported steep demands of Alex Bregman and his camp, perhaps it is the notion of adding a notable former Astro to this team, or it could even be concern about his declining production. Whatever it is, despite the lack of a standout option on the market, the option to trade for an infielder got more than twice as many votes as the one to sign Bregman.

A few infielders, such as Jonathan India and Gavin Lux, have already been moved during this offseason, so the trade market is not what it once was.

The Cardinals have shopped Nolan Arenado pretty aggressively this offseason, but we haven’t seen any recent rumors involving the Yankees, and the All-Star third baseman did block a trade to Houston. Alec Bohm is another name out there, but a trade for him seems very unlikely. Looking at second base, the alternative that stands out is probably Brandon Lowe. Although it’s reasonable to assume the Rays would be willing to play ball and discuss his trade, given his salary, little has been said on the subject as of late.

Options on the active roster or one-year deals for current free agents don’t inspire a lot of confidence, with Kiké Hernández standing out as a rare quality veteran option on the market.

Kyle Thele

The short answer here is that it is more difficult to find a quality hitter at third than one at second, leaving the option of Chisholm Jr. at second as the one that gives you the most overall value.

Importantly, the flexibility you get from being able to rely on Chisholm at multiple positions is massive. Chisholm can factor in the team’s plans however necessary, and could even make his way to the outfield if needed. The fact that the Yankees can scour a wider range of plausible options thanks to Chisholm’s versatility may explain why the team has taken its time thus far in addressing its infield.