Account

The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Yankees Lose Veteran Reliever To Free Agency

Yankees Lose Veteran Reliever To Free Agency

Summary

Joel Kuhnel, a pitcher with the New York Yankees' minor league team, has chosen to become a free agent. Kuhnel, who has played in 82 major league games, hopes to continue his career with another club after his recent performances in minor league baseball.

Key Facts

  • Joel Kuhnel has decided to become a free agent.
  • The Yankees signed Kuhnel to a minor league deal in July after he was released by the Philadelphia Phillies.
  • Kuhnel pitched 24 games with the Yankees' Triple-A team, posting a 3.45 ERA.
  • He did not play in the MLB last season.
  • Kuhnel has previously played 82 games in the big leagues, debuting in 2019 with the Cincinnati Reds.
  • In 2022, he appeared in 53 games with the Reds.
  • The Houston Astros traded for Kuhnel in 2023, and he later played for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2024.
  • Kuhnel could be a valuable addition as a minor league depth player for another team.
Read the Full Article

This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.