Summary
Category: sports
The New York Yankees signed catcher Payton Henry to a minor league contract. Henry previously played in the major leagues with the Miami Marlins and has spent recent years in the minors, showing good performance with teams like the Nashville Sounds.
Key Facts
- The Yankees have added Payton Henry to their team with a minor league contract.
- Henry has played 51 major league games in his career with the Miami Marlins.
- He was initially drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2016 and traded to the Marlins in 2021.
- In 2023, Henry had his best season in the minor leagues with a .795 OPS and nine home runs.
- He played in 27 games for the Blue Jays’ Triple-A affiliate in 2024 due to an injury.
- In 2024, he posted an OPS of .738 in 65 Triple-A games with the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Henry provides depth for the Yankees in case of injuries to major league catchers.
