Yankees Cut Ties with 5 Pitchers in Roster Move Flurry
Summary
The New York Yankees have decided not to offer new contracts to five pitchers, including Michael Arias and Jake Cousins, ahead of a deadline to make these decisions. Instead, they reached one-year contract agreements with two other players. This move leaves the Yankees with fewer relievers, indicating they might need to find new players for their bullpen.Key Facts
- The Yankees decided not to tender contracts to five pitchers: Michael Arias, Jake Cousins, Scott Effross, Ian Hamilton, and Mark Leiter Jr.
- These decisions were made by the non-tender deadline, which is when teams decide on contract offers for certain players.
- Out of these pitchers, Arias has not yet played in a major league game.
- Leiter pitched the most innings among the released pitchers, with an ERA of 4.84.
- Jake Cousins did not pitch this season because of Tommy John surgery.
- The Yankees still have four relievers from their playoff roster but are expected to seek more players.
- The team agreed on one-year contracts with Oswaldo Cabrera and Clarke Schmidt to avoid arbitration.
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