The Yankees spoke ceaselessly throughout the Winter Conferences about needing extra offensive stability towards left-handed pitching, an space they addressed Saturday by re-signing infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario to a one-year contract.
Rosario will earn $2.5 million this coming season, a supply instructed MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The settlement, which has not been confirmed by the membership, was first reported by the YES Community.
The 30-year-old Rosario batted .303 (10-for-33) with three doubles, one dwelling run and 5 RBIs in 16 video games for New York final 12 months after being acquired from the Nationals on July 26 in alternate for right-hander Clayton Beeter and outfielder Browm Martinez.
Between Washington and New York, Rosario hit a mixed .276/.309/.436 (50-for-181) with six homers and 23 RBIs in 63 video games, together with a .302 (35-for-116) mark towards left-handed pitchers. Defensively, he appeared at third base, second base, proper discipline and shortstop.
As he ready to go away the Winter Conferences in Orlando, Fla., Cashman reiterated his want to hunt right-handed stability.
“I undoubtedly wish to give Aaron Boone some authentic selections so he can match up after we’re going through a left-handed starter, as a result of clearly we’re so left-handed that it’s a vulnerability proper now,” Cashman mentioned. “There’s not lots of right-handed bats within the recreation which might be accessible.”
Apart from deciding on right-hander Cade Winquest from the Cardinals in Wednesday’s Rule 5 Draft, the Yankees’ solely Main League additions this offseason have been gamers who have been on their 2025 roster.
Rosario joins left-hander Tim Hill, outfielder Trent Grisham and left-hander Ryan Yarbrough in that group. Infielder/outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera and right-hander Clarke Schmidt have additionally agreed to contracts, avoiding arbitration.
The transfer additionally follows a pair of reported Minor League signings earlier this week, with right-handers Drake Fellows and Bradley Hanner inking offers with Spring Coaching invites.
