C Ben Rice and RHP Chase Hampton named winners of Yankees 2023 Kevin Lawn Awards for Minor League “Position Player of the Year” & “Pitcher of the Year”
The New York Yankees today announced that catcher Ben Rice and right-handed pitcher Chase Hampton were named winners of the 2023 Kevin Lawn Awards as the Yankees’ minor league “Position Player of the Year” and “Pitcher of the Year,” respectively. Both players will be presented their awards today in an
Yankees Roster Moves: March 5, 2024
Following today’s game, the Yankees reassigned INF Jeter Downs, INF Caleb Durbin, OF Spencer Jones and OF Brandon Lockridge to minor league camp.
Yankees roster moves
Prior to today’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves:
- Optioned RHP Luis Gil and RHP Yoendrys Gómez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Reassigned RHP Chase Hampton and RHP Art Warren to minor league camp.
Press release: Yankees Claim INF Jahmai Jones
Earlier today, the Yankees claimed INF Jahmai Jones off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. Jones, 26, appeared in seven games with Milwaukee in 2023 over two stints (7/3-9, 7/16-28), hitting .200 (2-for-10) with 1 double, 3RBI, 1BB and 1SB. He spent the majority of the 2023 season in Triple-A, hitting
Yankees claim RHP McKinley Moore
Earlier today, the Yankees claimed RHP McKinley Moore off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies. Moore, 25, made his Major League debut in 2023, appearing in three games with the Phillies (3.1IP, 5H, 7ER, 5BB, 2K, 1HR). In 20 combined relief appearances with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Single-A Clearwater and Double-A Reading
Yankees Sign RHP Lou Trivino
The New York Yankees today announced that they have signed RHP Lou Trivino to a one-year Major League contract for the 2024 season with a club option for the 2025 season. Trivino, 32, missed the entire 2023 season after undergoing right elbow UCL reconstruction surgery on May 3, 2023. He
Yankees Acquire LHP Clayton Andrews
The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired LHP Clayton Andrews from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for RHP Joshua Quezada. Andrews, 27, appeared in four games over four stints (7/1-5, 8/5, 9/1-5, 9/29-30) for the Brewers in his first Major League season in 2023 (3.1IP, 10H, 11R/10ER,
Yankees Acquire LHP Clayton Andrews
The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired LHP Clayton Andrews from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for RHP Joshua Quezada. Andrews, 27, appeared in four games over four stints (7/1-5, 8/5, 9/1-5, 9/29-30) for the Brewers in his first Major League season in 2023 (3.1IP, 10H, 11R/10ER,
Yankees Claim INF Jordan Groshans
Earlier today, the Yankees claimed INF Jordan Groshans off waivers from the Miami Marlins. Groshans, 24, batted .243 (112-for-460) with 60R, 20 doubles, 1 triple, 6HR, 60RBI and 66BB in 125 games with Triple-A Jacksonville in 2023. He appeared defensively for Jacksonville at first base (41 games/41 starts) and third
Yankees announce non-roster invitees to 2024 Spring Training
The New York Yankees announced today that they have invited 26 players to 2024 Major League spring training. The number of players currently scheduled to report to spring training is 66. Of the non-roster invitees (NRIs), 11 played in other organizations in 2023 and signed minor league contracts with the
Yankees acquire LHP Caleb Ferguson
The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired LHP Caleb Ferguson from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for LHP Matt Gage and RHP Christian Zazueta. Ferguson, 27, went 7-4 with three saves and a 3.43 ERA (60.1IP, 64H, 30R/23ER, 23BB, 70K, 4HR) in 68 appearances (seven starts)
New York Yankees and Diablos Rojos Del México will play two exhibition games in Mexico City on Sunday, March 24 and Monday, March 25
The New York Yankees and the Diablos Rojos del México today announced they will hold a historic two-game exhibition series at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium in Mexico City. The games are scheduled for Sunday, March 24 and Monday, March 25. The Yankees’ exhibition games in Mexico City will close out
YANKEES SIGN RHP LUKE WEAVER
The New York Yankees today announced that they have signed RHP Luke Weaver to a one-year Major League contract for the 2024 season with a club option for the 2025 season. Weaver, 30, made 29 combined appearances (25 starts) with the Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners and Yankees in 2023, going
Yankees Claim INF/OF Diego Castillo
Earlier today, the Yankees claimed INF/OF Diego Castillo off waivers from the New York Mets. Castillo, 26, appeared in one game for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2023. He spent the majority of the 2023 season with Triple-A Reno, hitting .313 (142-for-454) with 94R, 33 doubles, 1 triple, 3HR, 72RBI, 97BB
Yankees sign RHP Marcus Stroman
The New York Yankees today announced that they have signed two-time All-Star RHP Marcus Stroman to a two-year Major League contract extending through the 2025 season with a conditional player option for the 2026 season. Stroman, 32, went 10-9 with a 3.95 ERA (136.2IP, 120H, 68R/60ER, 52BB, 119K, 1CG/1SHO, 9HR)
Yankees announce 2024 coaching staff
The New York Yankees today announced their coaching staff for the 2024 season. Joining Yankees Manager Aaron Boone will be Bench Coach Brad Ausmus, Pitching Coach Matt Blake, Bullpen Coach Mike Harkey, Assistant Pitching Coach Desi Druschel, Hitting Coach James Rowson, Assistant Hitting Coaches Casey Dykes and Pat Roessler, Third
Statement from the New York Yankees on the passing of former NYPD Chief of Department Joseph Esposito
"The Yankees are deeply saddened by the passing of former NYPD Chief of Department Joseph Esposito, whose remarkable career of public service with multiple city agencies transformed our community for the better. As a native New Yorker who spent decades working his way up the ranks of the NYPD, Esposito’s
YANKEES SIGN RHP CODY POTEET
The New York Yankees today announced that they have signed RHP Cody Poteet to a one-year Major League contract. Poteet, 29, made just one minor league start in 2023, tossing 2.0 scoreless innings (1BB, 1K) with Triple-A Omaha on September 23. The right-handed pitcher spent most of the season recovering
Yankees claim OF Bubba Thompson
Earlier today, the Yankees claimed OF Bubba Thompson off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. Thompson, 25, batted .170 (9-for-53) with 10R, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 4RBI, 4BB and 4SB in 37 games with the Texas Rangers in 2023. He also appeared with Texas’ Triple-A Round Rock and the Kansas City
Rutgers takes down Miami in Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl
Kyle Monangai ran for 163 yards to lead a dominant Rutgers rushing attack as the Scarlet Knights defeated the Miami Hurricanes, 31-24, to win the 2023 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl in front of 35,314 fans at Yankee Stadium. Rutgers received the opening kickoff and drove the ball down the
Empire State Building to shine in split lights for 2023 Pinstripe Bowl teams Rutgers and Miami
On Wednesday, Dec. 27, the Empire State Building will shine its world-famous tower lights in split lights: scarlet for Rutgers University and green & orange for the University of Miami in celebration of the 2023 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. Following Thursday’s game, the Empire State Building will light in
Yankees acquire RHP Cody Morris
The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired RHP Cody Morris from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for OF Estevan Florial. Morris, 27, posted a 6.75 ERA (8.0IP, 10H, 6ER, 6BB, 9K, 3HR) in six relief appearances with the Guardians in 2023. He also made 21 combined appearances
Yankees acquire international signing money from Pittsburgh
The Yankees announced on Thursday that they have acquired international signing money from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for OF Billy McKinney. McKinney, 29, batted .227 (29-for-128) with 19R, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 6HR, 14RBI and 17BB in 48 games for the Yankees in 2023. Over parts of six Major
Yankees acquire LHP Victor González and INF Jorbit Vivas
The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired LHP Victor González and INF Jorbit Vivas from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for INF Trey Sweeney. González, 28, went 3-3 with a 4.01 ERA (33.2IP, 27H, 15R/ER, 10BB, 30K, 2HR) in 34 appearances (one start) with the Dodgers
Yankees acquire OF Juan Soto and Trent Grisham
The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired three-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger Award winner OF Juan Soto and two-time Gold Glove winner OF Trent Grisham from the San Diego Padres in exchange for RHP Michael King, C Kyle Higashioka, RHP Jhony Brito, RHP Randy Vásquez and