Former Yankees rising star makes surprise Opening Day roster in NL West
This is a solid next career step.
Former Yankees rising star makes surprise Opening Day roster in NL West originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . A former New York Yankees rising star pitcher has found his next destination, and it's an Opening Day roster spot in the NL West.
The pitcher? Jonathan Loaisiga. The team?
The Arizona Diamondbacks . ESPN's Jorge Castillo reported the roster news on Saturday. It wasn't a given that Loisiga would make the Diamondbacks, but it's a solid step for his career to try to turn things around and make the most out of the talent he was so long regarded for in the Yankees organization.
MORE: Big Papi's son has a special moment for the Red Sox Loaisiga had tantalizing talent. He had a 3. 54 ERA for the Yankees and averaged 8.