If you’re a right-handed hitter with a track record of punishing left-handed pitching, the New York Yankees might just be your next stop. That’s the vibe coming out of the Bronx as the team continues to shape its roster with a clear eye toward lineup balance - and one familiar name is back in the mix: Miguel Andújar.
Yes, that Miguel Andújar - the one-time Yankees breakout star who finished last season with the Cincinnati Reds and is now a free agent. According to reports, the Yankees are showing interest in a potential reunion, and it’s not hard to see why.
Andújar quietly put together a strong 2025 campaign, slashing .318 with an .822 OPS. But what really jumps off the page is what he did against left-handed pitching: a scorching .389/.409/.578 line that puts him squarely in the “lefty masher” category - a profile that’s suddenly in demand around the league.
Just look at Rob Refsnyder’s recent deal with the Mariners - one year, $6.3 million - largely built on his ability to handle lefties. Andújar’s numbers suggest he belongs in that same conversation. And while his splits against right-handers (.290/.331/.429) weren’t eye-popping, they were more than serviceable, adding to his value as a potential platoon or bench bat.
The question, as always with Andújar, is where he fits defensively. He’s logged time at third base and both corner outfield spots, but teams have long struggled to find him a consistent home in the field.
That’s part of what’s kept him in free agency this deep into the offseason. But one thing that’s never been in question?
His reputation as a strong clubhouse presence. Both the A’s and Reds reportedly spoke highly of his professionalism and attitude - something that carries weight in a long season.
For the Yankees, the interest makes sense. Their current roster leans heavily left-handed at the positions Andújar plays.
Cody Bellinger, Trent Grisham, Ryan McMahon, and Ben Rice all swing from the left side. Even switch-hitting Jasson Domínguez has struggled significantly against southpaws.
That creates a potential opening for a right-handed bat who can step in and provide matchup flexibility - especially one who already knows the New York spotlight.
Of course, there’s always the question of how Andújar feels about a return to the Bronx. His exit from the Yankees wasn’t exactly storybook, and it’s fair to wonder whether there are lingering feelings.
But time has a way of smoothing things over - and opportunity has a louder voice than nostalgia. If the Yankees are serious about adding a right-handed bat with proven production against lefties, and if Andújar is open to a fresh chapter in a familiar uniform, this could be a reunion that works for both sides.
Nothing’s finalized yet, and Andújar reportedly has had multiple teams interested throughout the offseason. But with spring training inching closer, the Yankees might be arriving at just the right time.