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Yankees Lose Pitcher to Mets Just 5 Days After Signing Him

Yankees Lose Pitcher to Mets Just 5 Days After Signing Him

Summary

The New York Yankees lost pitcher Matt Turner to the New York Mets just five days after signing him. Turner was selected by the Mets in the Triple-A phase of the Rule 5 Draft. He was initially drafted by the Cleveland Guardians and has played for both the Guardians and Rockies in the minor leagues.

Key Facts

  • The Yankees lost pitcher Matt Turner to the Mets in the Rule 5 Draft.
  • Turner joined the Mets as part of the Triple-A phase of the draft.
  • He was originally drafted by the Cleveland Guardians in 2017.
  • Turner signed a minor league deal with the Yankees five days before the draft.
  • Before joining the Yankees, Turner played for the Guardians and Rockies.
  • He has a minor league career earned run average (ERA) of 4.79.

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