Margot, 29, is coming off 1.9 fWAR in 188 games over the last two years, seeing time in all three outfield positions in that span. The righty hitter will earn $9.5 million in 2024 with a mutual option for 2025 - not bad value by any stretch if he can play a full season.
Depending on the acquisition cost, I could see Margot being better value than someone like Kevin Kiermaier. The former Ray-turned-Jay will probably sign for more than two years, and certainly for more than the guaranteed money Manuel will cost. Since the Yankees can absorb $9.5 million much easier than the Rays can, it's not as though a trade would command any of the organization's top prospects.
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