This season, the Yankees have only managed a paltry 75 wRC+ (Weighted Runs Created Plus) at first base, ranking second to last in the entire league, only ahead of the Los Angeles Angels.
This issue actually existed last season, but during the offseason, Cashman did not make any improvements to this position, opting instead to promote the young Greg Bird from the farm system. Unfortunately, his performance since the start of the season has been disastrous, and after being sent down to the minor leagues to regain his form, he was hit with injuries again;
Chris Carter, picked up from the free market for not much money, not only failed to contribute to the team but instead became a liability with an OPS of only .669, unable to field or run;
The team's current main first baseman, Tyler Austin, although he has an OPS of .734, ends over 40% of his plate appearances with a strikeout.
