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Yankees can move Luis Garcia back to second, with a catch

Luis Garcia Jr. has second-base experience, but the Yankees should test his defense before treating a position switch as a fix.

By Alexander Wilson · Empire Sports Media

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 1:53 PM

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Alexander Wilson argues the Yankees should only move Luis Garcia Jr. back to second base if his defense holds up.
Manager Aaron Boone confirmed during a season-ending press conference that moving Garcia to second base is a possibility.
Garcia previously started 480 games at second base between 2020 and 2025 before playing first base in 2026.

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Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged that moving Luis Garcia Jr. back to second base is an option for the New York Yankees ahead of the 2027 season. Alexander Wilson argues that while Garcia provides offensive value after hitting 30 home runs in 2026, the Yankees must thoroughly evaluate his defense before committing to the position change.

Garcia started 480 games at second base from 2020 through 2025 before playing first base and designated hitter in 2026. Wilson suggests the club evaluate his lateral movement and throwing rather than assuming his bat alone qualifies him for the role.

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Yankees can move Luis Garcia back to second, with a catch

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