Could Cubs surprising roster move be perfect opportunity for Yankees?

The New York Yankees may have just gotten a golden opportunity to fill one of the few holes on their roster after a surprising roster move by the Chicago Cubs. The Yankees are currently leading the American League East division with a 15-10 record and have one of the most complete rosters in the league. Aside from New York's need for pitching due to injuries, one other position the team could use an upgrade in is third base.

With the Cubs designating third baseman Gage Workman for assignment, the Yankees could potentially trade for the 25-year-old, according to FanSided's Jacob Mountz. "On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs shockingly gave up their No. 29 prospect to bring back veteran utility infielder, Nicky Lopez," Mountz wrote.

"Lost in the transaction is Gage Workman, who caught fire during spring training hitting an astonishing .364 with four home runs." "Adding Workman, whose left-handed bat might work wonders at Yankee Stadium, would not only offer another upside bat, but a potentially elite glove.

Given their lack of quality infield depth, asking about Workman seems to an easy way out of a tough predicament. Workman was largely seen as a defense-first infielder splitting time between shortstop and third base. And though he has problems facing southpaws, his combination of power and speed makes him rather enticing.

" Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Workman is a top 30 prospect for the Cubs with years of control. In his short stint in the big leagues, Workman went 3-14 with a double, but was great during Spring Training and slashed .280/.

366/.476/.842 with 18 homers and 30 steals in the minor leagues last season.

Adding him would give the Yankees a potential impact player on both sides of the ball for years to come. More MLB: Red Sox All-Star could be traded to division rival.