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Here are some trades the Yankees might make with Giancarlo Stanton out

By Joshua Sadlock

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees in action against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on June 18, 2019 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Rays 6-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees in action against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on June 18, 2019 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Rays 6-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 23: Howie Kendrick #47 of the Washington Nationals bats against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Nationals Park on June 23, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 23: Howie Kendrick #47 of the Washington Nationals bats against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Nationals Park on June 23, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

4. Howie Kendrick

This would hardly qualify as an exciting name to Yankees fans missing Stanton’s home runs, but Washington Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick is a solid veteran hitter who can be counted on to step into any lineup and flat-out hit. He is hitting .328/.381/.575 this year with 12 home runs and 44 RBI in 64 games. The 35-year-old is a career .292/.336/.427 hitter with nearly 1,700 hits.

If the Nationals do not lift themselves closer to seriously contending for a playoff spot over the month of July, they would be wise to flip Kendrick for a prospect. He is most valuable for a contender and can play multiple positions and be counted on to handle a part-time role well. That’s something that could make sense for the Yankees given their depth.

At-bats could be found in the Yankees lineup for Kendrick if they acquire him, and it would not cost much to bring him over from the Nats. If the Yankees are kicking the tires on low-cost trade options from the Nationals roster, they could also consider first baseman Matt Adams who is slugging .539 from the left side this season.

The Yankees aren’t going to be looking to replace Stanton in kind with a blockbuster trade. If they can find a cheap bat on the trade market, then that may warrant consideration. The lineup is still loaded without Stanton, but every little extra bit of production helps, especially if he deals with another drawn-out recovery process.

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