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Yankees Target Miami’s Connor Norby to Fix Third Base Woes

The New York Yankees continue to ride high this season with a 35-21 record and a solid six-and-a-half game lead in the AL East. Strong offseason additions, powerful hitters, and Aaron Judge have all played a big role in their success. However, the team still struggles with one key issue: third base.

Since Oswaldo Cabrera got injured, the Yankees have had trouble finding a reliable third baseman. Fans and analysts have been urging the team to find an outside solution to strengthen the position before the playoffs.

One potential target is Miami Marlins’ third baseman Connor Norby.

Why Norby Makes Sense

The Marlins are having a tough season, sitting near the bottom of the NL East with a 22-33 record and expected to trade players at the deadline. Norby is a young player with a well-rounded skill set — combining power, good contact hitting, and speed — plus solid defense at third base.

Norby’s current stats (.275/.317/.427/.744 slash line and 0.6 bWAR) show consistent production. Defensively, he’s above average, saving roughly one out more than an average player. While not a star, Norby would be a big improvement over the Yankees’ current options, who rank 27th in OPS at third base with a .545 mark — nearly 200 points lower than Norby’s.

The Ongoing Third Base Challenge

Third base has been a weak spot for the Yankees for some time. Even during their 2023 World Series run, the position posted a below-average .679 OPS, which may have limited their offensive potential against the Dodgers.

Although the team plans to move Jazz Chisholm, another Marlins player, to third base once he’s healthy, it’s a risky move since Chisholm is more naturally a second baseman and hasn’t played third in the majors. Norby’s addition would strengthen the defense and offer more lineup flexibility for manager Aaron Boone.

Affordable and Controlled

Norby’s appeal isn’t just on the field; he’s under team control for several more years before arbitration, making him a cost-effective addition. While the Yankees don’t have a deep farm system, they have enough young talent to negotiate a deal.

Trade Outlook

As the Marlins look to rebuild, they will likely consider trading Norby by the July deadline. Given his steady performance and potential, the Yankees could acquire him without sacrificing top prospects, filling a crucial gap and boosting their playoff chances.