Published 20:30 IST, December 3rd 2019
MLB trade rumours: Texas Rangers could sign New York Yankees player Miguel Andujar
MLB trade rumours: Texas Rangers emerge as potential suitors for New York Yankees' third baseman Miguel Andujar and are intrigued by the possibility of a trade.
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Texas Rangers are keen on ding a third baseman to ir roster, with Anthony Rendon being prime target. Rangers will also be on look for cheaper alternatives, and tre with New York Yankees seems like a probable option. Texas Rangers are keen to d Miguel Andujar to ir roster and are intrigued by possibility of signing him.
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MLB tre rumours: Texas Rangers eye New York Yankees' Miguel Andujar
Miguel Andujar is currently under rehabilitation after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury last Major League Baseball (MLB) season. Andujar featured for only 12 games last season and was subsequently replaced by Gio Urshela, who cashed in on opportunity and me spot his own. Andujar rose to prominence in 2018, finishing second in AL Rookie of year behind Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani. Miguel Andujar finished season with an impressive haul of 92 RBIs, a slash line of .297/.328/.527 and 27 homers, 47 doubles.
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MLB tre rumours: Gio Urshela's rise helps Texas Rangers' cause
With Gio Urshela emerging as one of top performers as third baseman, New York Yankees are keen on exploring or positions where Andujar can fit in, preferably at first base. General Cashman has gone as far as claiming that third baseman is Urshela’s place to lose. Urshela has been excellent in defence in Andujar’s absence in 2019, finishing with impressive numbers of concluding with a slash line of .314/.355/.534 with 74 RBIs and 21 homers.
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Miguel Andujar presents an intriguing option to Texas Rangers. A tre with Yankees helps Rangers to focus ir financial prowess on or resources. A deal looks possible considering that New York Yankees are kwn for ir affinity for hard-throwing relievers while Texas Rangers boast of good depth in that area.
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17:51 IST, December 3rd 2019