Yankees Make First Free-Agent Signing, Lock Up 9th-Year Lefty: Report
Summary
The New York Yankees are reportedly working on a contract to bring back pitcher Ryan Yarbrough. Yarbrough, a left-handed pitcher, is expected to play a role in the team's rotation as Carlos Rodón and Gerrit Cole are unavailable for the opening day.Key Facts
- The New York Yankees are in talks to sign pitcher Ryan Yarbrough for another year.
- Yarbrough is a 33-year-old left-handed pitcher going into his ninth MLB season.
- He joined the Yankees late last season after being released by the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Last season, he pitched 64 innings for the Yankees with a 4.36 ERA and 55 strikeouts.
- Currently, there is no official announcement of the contract or its financial details.
- Yarbrough's role is to provide depth to the Yankees' pitching rotation.
- He will help fill in for Carlos Rodón and Gerrit Cole, who will miss the opening day.
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