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3 Yankees moves to still make even after signing Carlos Rodon

By Scott Rogust

Carlos Rodon. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Carlos Rodon #16 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Colorado Rockies in the top of the si inning at Oracle Park on September 29, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Carlos Rodon #16 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Colorado Rockies in the top of the si inning at Oracle Park on September 29, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

The New York Yankees have signed free-agent starting pitcher Carlos Rodon. There are still three moves they can still potentially make.

The New York Yankees were able to retain the face of the franchise in outfielder Aaron Judge on a massive nine-year, $360 million contract. Their other moves included re-signing first baseman Anthony Rizzo and bringing in reliever Tommy Kahnle. The Yankees fans were waiting to see what their next big move would be this offseason. Judge did, after all, reportedly tell the Yankees that he would like to see some improvements made.

Well, they made a hug move to bolster their starting rotation. According to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman, the Yankees have agreed to terms with free agent starting pitcher Carlos Rodon on a six-year, $162 million contract, complete with a no-trade clause.

This move does give New York a powerful starting rotation, but they could still make some moves to further improve their chances of contending for the World Series. Here are three they should make.

3 Yankees moves to still make even after signing Carlos Rodon No. 3: Re-sign Andrew Benintendi

With the starting rotation all set with with Rodon, Gerrit Cole, Nestor Cortes, Luis Severino, and Frankie Montas, the Yankees need to address left field. With all of the top outfielders signed, the best option available is Andrew Benintendi.

The Yankees acquired Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals at this past season’s trade deadline. Benintendi showed promise, but his stint in New York was cut short after he suffered a broken hook of the hamate bone in his right wrist, and it effectively ended his season.

Through 33 games, Benintendi recorded a .254 batting average, a .331 on-base percentage, a .401 slugging percentage, two home runs, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored, and 29 hits.

They brought him in last season to help out with their postseason push, and it ended earlier than expected. How about bringing Benintendi back to solidify their starting outfield of Harrison Bader and Judge?

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