Why Yankees don't need to add a first baseman this offseason

Sliding DJ LeMahieu to first could solve several of the Yankees' issues

2/25/2022, 3:00 PM
Matt Olson, Freddie Freeman, and DJ LeMahieu / USA TODAY Sports/SNY treated image
Matt Olson, Freddie Freeman, and DJ LeMahieu / USA TODAY Sports/SNY treated image
Aug 29, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (29) throws out Oakland Athletics center fielder Starling Marte at first base on a ground ball during the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum. / D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 29, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (29) throws out Oakland Athletics center fielder Starling Marte at first base on a ground ball during the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum. / D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Luke Voit (59) watches his home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the third inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports / Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Luke Voit (59) watches his home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the third inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports / Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports
New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. / Kyle Ross - USA TODAY Sports
New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. / Kyle Ross - USA TODAY Sports

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