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5 under the radar free agents the Yankees should sign

By Rucker Haringey

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Nick Markakis #22 of the Atlanta Braves bats against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the fourth inning at AT&T Park on September 12, 2018 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Nick Markakis #22 of the Atlanta Braves bats against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the fourth inning at AT&T Park on September 12, 2018 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – SEPTEMBER 26: Adeiny Hechavarria #29 of the New York Yankees throws to first base after forcing out Jake Bauers #9 of the Tampa Bay Rays at second base in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Tropicana Field on September 26, 2018 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – SEPTEMBER 26: Adeiny Hechavarria #29 of the New York Yankees throws to first base after forcing out Jake Bauers #9 of the Tampa Bay Rays at second base in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Tropicana Field on September 26, 2018 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) /

3. Adeiny Hechavarria

The fact that Didi Gregorius will miss a lot of time due to Tommy John surgery leaves the Yankees with a giant hole at shortstop. Manny Machado will draw all the headlines, but don’t rule out the idea that the organization might bring Hechavarria back.

He isn’t a superstar, but he is an excellent defensive player. Hechavarria has gold glove potential. If the Yankees can’t find a superstar to help solve their middle infield injury crisis, going with a plus defensive player would make a lot of sense.

Hechavarria is a player the Yankees should look to bring back no matter what. He’s an excellent option to have on the bench as the season goes along. The fact that he can play multiple positions also increases his value as a bench player.

Hechavarria might want to leave the Bronx to look for a starting job this winter, but we don’t think there’s one out there for him. That means he’s looking at a backup level contract. The Yankees should bring him back at a modest price.

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