Perhaps the most glaring hole, though, is at first base. New York rejected Anthony Rizzo's $17 million club option, electing instead to give him a $6 million buyout. With Ben Rice struggling in Rizzo's place during the regular season, they'd benefit a ton ...

The New York Yankees are predicted to sign veteran first baseman Carlos Santana to a two-year deal to replace Anthony Rizzo.

If the Yankees erase their current two-game deficit and go on to win their 28th World Series, the Pastry Shop will do something special to celebrate, according to Darlene Mayewski, the daughter of Butch Lanzerotti and niece of Jerry. “My dad was a die-hard Mets fan — and now he’s a Yankee fan,” she quipped.

New York Yankees are considering experienced first baseman Carlos Santana to fill the gap left by Anthony Rizzo.

On Saturday the Yankees declined their 2025 club option on Rizzo, who becomes a free agent. The Yankees essentially decided he was not worth $11 million; he could have been brought back for $17 million and was bought out for $6 million.

A New York Yankees trade idea would land them Yandy Diaz of the Tampa Bay Rays to replace Anthony Rizzo at first base.

Anthony Rizzo had some great moments with the Yankees, but the team will have a new first baseman next year after opting out of his contract.