Yankees’ Former All-Star Makes Contract Decision With Demotion Looming
The New York Yankees have received an update from a nine-year veteran who is poised for a move down to the minors.
ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 14: The New York logo is displayed on a hat during the MLB game between the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves on August 14, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The New York Yankees are set for Opening Day with a group of players that looks pretty similar to the one that disappointed fans last year. After reaching the World Series in 2024, the Yankees were eliminated by the Toronto Blue Jays in an American League Division Series last season, but the front office seems confident that virtually the same group has a chance to end their championship drought next season.
“I just think we have a good, strong, deep roster of players that are capable of great things,” general manager Brian Cashman said after the team brought back Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham, according to MLB. com’s Bryan Hoch . “And so we’re going to look forward to testing that theory.
” MORE FROM FORBES Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman Offers Contract Update After Sudden Retirement Message By Peter Chawaga New York Yankees’ Former All-Star Paul DeJong Headed For Harsh Roster Cut However, the team has made some changes at the fringes of the roster. Perhaps the biggest difference is the addition of young starter Ryan Weathers, who was acquired in a trade with the Miami Marlins. But there are also some notable names competing for one of the final Opening Day bench spots.
With Aaron Judge, Bellinger and Grisham locked into everyday outfield roles, young slugger Jasson Dominguez is vying to make the team. And in the infield, a mix of Amed Rosario, Max Scheumann, Paul Goldschmidt and Oswaldo Cabrera are competing to serve as the primary backups to Ben Rice, Jazz Chisholm, Jose Caballero and Ryan McMahon. Meanwhile, the team is earmarking three spots for catchers in Austin Wells and JC Escarra alongside Rice.