Yankees Trade Idea Would Poach 2-Time All-Star Away From Blue Jays

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The New York Yankees have gotten more production out of DJ LeMahieu this season than they probably expected after two subpar seasons. However, the team could still use an upgrade in the infield, and it's unclear if LeMahieu can sustain his .279/.372/.397 slash line.
The Yankees could benefit from some better defense up the middle and a little more slug from their infield. Sports Illustrated's Kenneth Teape suggested the Yankees trade for Bo Bichette of the Toronto Blue Jays.
"Jim Bowden of The Athletic has listed Bichette as a potential trade target for the Yankees, who are in need of an upgrade at second base or third base; whichever position they aren't deploying Jazz Chisholm Jr. at for the night since he can play either spot," wrote Teape. "The Blue Jays star would be a massive upgrade over DJ LeMahieu and Oswald Peraza, but Bowden does admit it is hard to envision division rivals making a deal of that magnitude, especially with both in the mix for postseason spots."
TORONTO, ON - JULY 1: Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays is tagged out at home plate by Connor Wong #12 of the Boston Red Sox to end the game in the ninth...
TORONTO, ON - JULY 1: Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays is tagged out at home plate by Connor Wong #12 of the Boston Red Sox to end the game in the ninth inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on July 1, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. MoreBichette is a two-time All-Star and has led the American League in hits twice in his career. In 68 games, he is slashing .275/.320/.425. He had three consecutive 20-plus home run seasons before last season, which was the worst year of his career.
This season started off slow in the home run department, but the 27-year-old has found his power stroke again. He has hit eight home runs since the calendar flipped to May.
Adding Bichette and making him a second baseman would not only add some power to the Yankees' lineup, but it would also improve their defense and bench. LeMahieu going to the bench would be a move that moves Jorbit Vivas, most likely, to Triple-A. LeMahieu could be a better option than Vivas or Peraza as a pinch hitter late in games.
The two holdups in the Yankees trading for Bichette would be the Blue Jays' record and the cost it would incur for the Yankees as division rivals. The Blue Jays are surging and are currently a wild card team.
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