Yankees Sign 7-Year MLB Veteran Relief Pitcher
Summary
The New York Yankees signed relief pitcher Justin Topa to a minor league contract. Topa played in 23 major league games this season for the Minnesota Twins and will now try to join the Yankees' Triple-A team.Key Facts
- Justin Topa signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees.
- He appeared in 23 MLB games this season with the Minnesota Twins.
- Topa had a 0-1 record and an 8.05 ERA (earned run average) this season in the majors.
- He was released by the Twins in May after struggling.
- Topa has a 1.74 ERA and five saves across 20 Triple-A games this year.
- He has played 172 career MLB games over seven seasons with three teams.
- Currently, Topa will play with the Yankees’ Triple-A team, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Pitcher Angel Chivilli was placed on the Yankees’ 7-day injured list.
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