Getty Yankeed linked to Whit Merifield. The New York Yankees are linked to veteran infielder Whit Merrifield to fill the hole at second base. The Yankees have a clear need in the infield after Gleyber Torres signed with the Detroit Tigers in the offseason. New York could shift Jazz Chisholm Jr. from third base to second, and sign a third baseman, or keep him at third and sign a second baseman. New York has been linked to several infielders throughout free agency. Now, The Athletic’s Brendan