TAMPA, Fla. — The Yankees landed a much-needed shortstop, a former American League MVP and ended their on-going struggles with catcher Gary Sanchez in one move late Sunday night. The Bombers acquired Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Josh Donaldson from the Twins for Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela, an industry source confirmed.
The Yankees top priority this offseason was to find a replacement for Gleyber Torres, who had been demoted to second base late last season. They were not interested in the big name, big contract shortstops on the free agent market like Carlos Correa and Corey Seager in part because they have two young prospects at the position they hope will take over soon.
Torres and Sanchez had been lightning rods for Yankee fans’ criticism over the past few years.
