Summary
The Yankees lost their 22-year-old pitcher, Sean Hermann, to the Seattle Mariners during the Rule 5 minor league draft. Hermann had been with the Yankees since 2021 and is now joining a team known for developing pitchers.
Key Facts
- Sean Hermann joined the Seattle Mariners from the Yankees in the Rule 5 Draft.
- Hermann is a right-handed pitcher and was 22 years old when drafted.
- He started with the Yankees organization in 2021 as an 18-year-old.
- Hermann was not on the Yankees' Triple-A roster, making him eligible to be picked in the draft.
- He pitched in three seasons with the Yankees, reaching High-A level by 2023.
- Hermann spent 2024 on the injured list and mostly played in Single-A.
- His best season was in 2022, with a 2.52 ERA in 10 starts.
- The Yankees selected him in the 14th round of the 2021 MLB Draft from Durant High School.
