With Stanton out indefinitely and DJ LeMahieu (calf strain) in need of more time and unreliable once healthy, Cashman said the Yankees are “keeping the phone lines open” with regards to external additions. However, he also said “there’s not a lot of heavy-lifting going on in that area” and “this time of year, it’s not easy” to upgrade.

The New York Yankees officially begin the regular season this week, and they're looking to make one more addition to the lineup before Opening Day arrives. With so many injuries hitting both sides of the ball in New York,