Pirates Lose 27-Year-Old Hurler To Yankees In Free Agency: Report
Summary
The New York Yankees aim to strengthen their bullpen by signing pitcher Drake Fellows to a minor league deal. Fellows previously played in the Pittsburgh Pirates' farm system and showed potential with notable strikeout numbers.Key Facts
- The Yankees finished the 2025 season with a bullpen ERA ranked 23rd in Major League Baseball.
- Drake Fellows signed a minor league contract with the Yankees.
- Fellows played in the Pirates' farm system in 2025, making 33 appearances, including 19 as a starter.
- He had a 4.41 ERA and a 94-to-46 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 112 1/3 innings.
- Fellows struck out 94 of the 483 batters he faced in 2025, showing a significant strikeout rate.
- A minor league deal allows for flexibility, as players can either make a big league roster or continue developing in the minors at a low cost.
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