Yankees Lose 10-Year Veteran Infielder to Free Agency
Summary
The New York Yankees lost veteran infielder Jeimer Candelario to free agency after he chose to leave the team. Candelario played 61 games for the Yankees' minor league team before deciding to enter the free-agent market.Key Facts
- Jeimer Candelario joined the Yankees in July after being released by the Cincinnati Reds.
- He played 61 games and had a .646 OPS for the Yankees' Triple-A team.
- OPS stands for On-base Plus Slugging, a statistic used to measure a player's overall offensive performance.
- Candelario decided to become a free agent after not making a significant impact with the Yankees.
- Before joining the Yankees, Candelario played for the Washington Nationals, Chicago Cubs, and Detroit Tigers.
- He was assigned to play in the Dominican Winter League to improve his market value.
- The Yankees have ongoing infield issues to resolve, but Candelario is unlikely to be part of their plans.
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