Summary
The New York Yankees signed 24-year-old pitcher Benjamin Arias, who was previously a minor-league prospect with the St. Louis Cardinals. Arias has been assigned to the Yankees' High-A team, the Tampa Tarpons, to enhance the Yankees' pitching depth.
Key Facts
- The New York Yankees signed pitcher Benjamin Arias to their minor-league system.
- Arias is a former prospect from the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
- He was released by the Cardinals and has now joined the Yankees' High-A Tampa Tarpons.
- Arias is 6-foot-5 and has a career 3.99 ERA in minor league play.
- In his minor league career, he has recorded 296 strikeouts in 306 2/3 innings.
- The Yankees have had success in developing their minor league pitchers, which could benefit Arias.
