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The New York Yankees made a subtle move Sunday, claiming infielder CJ Alexander off waivers from the Oakland Athletics.<\/p>\n
At first glance, this might look like a simple depth add \u2014 but there\u2019s a bit more here beneath the surface.<\/p>\n
Alexander, a 28-year-old left-handed bat, hasn\u2019t impressed in the majors, but his minor-league numbers are hard to ignore.<\/p>\n
Across 42 Triple-A games this year, Alexander was slashing .252\/.348\/.509 with 10 home runs and 33 RBIs for Oakland.<\/p>\n
He struck out a bit too much but still posted a 130 wRC+ in Triple-A last season with 19 home runs in 94 games.<\/p>\nCredit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
A versatile defender with power from the left side<\/h2>\n
What makes CJ Alexander interesting isn\u2019t just the bat \u2014 it\u2019s the fact he can play all over the field if needed.<\/p>\n
He has logged innings at first base, third base, and both corner outfield spots, giving the Yankees flexibility and options.<\/p>\n
Having a player who can slide around the diamond with power from the left side is rare and often underappreciated.<\/p>\n
He may not be a flashy name, but in a pinch, he can help supplement a string of injuries.<\/p>\n
The Yankees optioned him to Triple-A immediately, but they will certainly be tweaking his mechanis.<\/p>\n
Can the Yankees unlock his untapped potential?<\/h2>\n
In his brief major-league stint, Alexander struggled, hitting just .160 with a -19 wRC+ across 10 games.<\/p>\n
Those numbers look brutal, but 10 games is a tiny sample size \u2014 plenty of big names have started slow like that.<\/p>\n
The Yankees are betting they can work with his swing path, tighten his zone discipline, and unlock something more.<\/p>\n
Their player development team has worked wonders before, and Alexander could be the next under-the-radar project.<\/p>\n
Think of him like a scratch-off lottery ticket: low cost, but the payoff might surprise everyone if it hits.<\/p>\nCredit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
A depth move now \u2014 but watch this space<\/h2>\n
At worst, CJ Alexander provides upper-level depth in case of injury, with pop from the left side and defensive flexibility.<\/p>\n
At best, he turns a corner, gets hot in Triple-A, and forces the Yankees\u2019 hand at some point if there\u2019s a need.<\/p>\n
Either way, it\u2019s a no-risk move that quietly strengthens the organizational bench and adds a different offensive profile.<\/p>\n
This is the kind of transaction that rarely grabs headlines, but clearly the Yankees see something in his profile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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