NJ.com's Brendan Kuty wrote that Diaz would be the most sensible trade candidate for the Yankees if LeMahieu once again struggles. Diaz is only being paid $12 million as part of a team option, so it wouldn't be detrimental to the Yankees' thinning cap space.

Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle fracture ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Mariners.

He may have had his defensive weakness, but the New York Yankees' desperation in the infield could lead to a trade with a selling team.