5 under the radar free agents the Yankees should sign

The Yankees have a ton of money to spend this offseason, but that doesn’t mean they should ignore signing these five under the radar free agents.

Everyone knows the Yankees are going to take big swings in free agency this winter. Big name players like Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and Patrick Corbin will all get a lot of interest from Brian Cashman.

It’s just as important to consider what potential diamonds in the rough the Yankees might target. Filling out the bottom end of the roster will be very important for Aaron Boone’s club. Those sorts of players won’t command big salaries, but they could be hugely influential when the postseason arrives.

In this piece, we’ll walk you through five under the radar free agents the Yankees should target. We start with a forme closer who could be a solid middle-reliever in Boone’s bullpen.

5. Joakim Soria

Soria doesn’t have the electric stuff that allowed him to blow away hitters in his youth, but he was quietly effective for the Brewers this season. He picked up 16 saves with Milwaukee while pitching just over 60 innings with a solid ERA of 3.12.

Remember, the Yankees have a lot of free agents in their bullpen. There’s no certainty that guys like David Robertson and Zach Britton are going to return. Signing Soria to a relatively small deal would give the organization a lot of leverage to wield against higher priced options.

There’s no reason for the Yankees to spend a ton of money on their bullpen this winter. Giving big-money, multi-year deals to relievers frequently comes back to haunt clubs. Signing Soria for one or two years would represent excellent business for Cashman and company. Don’t be surprised to see the organization move quickly for Soria, or a similarly talented reliever as soon as free agency begins. Soria can’t replace a player like Robertson or Britton, but he could soften the blow of their potential departure(s).