Clayton Beeter has started 83 of his 92 career minor league games, but going forward, the right-hander will be used as a relief pitcher, Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake told the New York Post’s Joel Sherman. “As we got through last year, [Beeter’s] fastball-slider mix is super powerful and is best suited for relief,” Blake said. “We decided to lean into the swing-and-miss … [Read more...] about Yankees Move Clayton Beeter To Relief Pitching
Yankees Notes: Boone, Cousins, Loaisiga, Rice
As the Yankees get camp underway, they’re likely to prioritize hammering out a new contract with Aaron Boone. Owner Hal Steinbrenner told the YES Network last month that the team planned to open extension talks with their eighth-year manager, whose deal expires at the end of the season. Those discussions have begun. Boone revealed earlier this week that he and the Yankees have … [Read more...] about Yankees Notes: Boone, Cousins, Loaisiga, Rice
Latest On Yankees, Marcus Stroman
The Yankees’ signing of Max Fried pushed Marcus Stroman out of the team’s rotation, effectively bumping him down to seventh starter. Even after sending Nestor Cortes to Milwaukee in the trade that netted closer Devin Williams, Stroman was sixth on the team’s depth chart. The Yankees have spent much of the offseason looking for a trade partner, but to no avail. Stroman is not … [Read more...] about Latest On Yankees, Marcus Stroman
Mets Likely Done Adding, Not Expected To Bring Back Jose Iglesias
An active offseason for the Mets looks to be largely completed. President of baseball operations David Stearns suggested during a session with the team’s beat yesterday that the Alonso deal was likely the team’s final big splash (video link via the Mets). Asked if felt he was done with major additions, Stearns replied: “I think so. We’re always going to be involved in … [Read more...] about Mets Likely Done Adding, Not Expected To Bring Back Jose Iglesias
MLBTR Podcast: Pete Alonso’s Deal, And Potential Landing Spots For Bregman and Arenado
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… Pete Alonso re-signing … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Pete Alonso’s Deal, And Potential Landing Spots For Bregman and Arenado