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Yankees Cut Ties with 5 Pitchers in Roster Move Flurry

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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