Jazz Chisholm Jr. was absent from Wednesday’s starting lineup, a reflection of how sharply he has fallen this season and a reminder that the Yankees could use a second baseman next season.

Which makes Luis García Jr.’s future position a bit more curious.

In his first six seasons with the Nationals, García played 508 games at second base and was particularly strong, according to various advanced metrics, in 2024.

But his effectiveness dipped enough in 2025 that Washington converted him to a full-time first baseman this year, where he has been playable if not excellent.