Summary
The New York Yankees have signed right-handed pitcher Travis MacGregor from the Milwaukee Brewers' system. MacGregor's career faced challenges due to surgery and the COVID-19 pandemic, but he recently showed improvement in a minor league stint with Milwaukee.
Key Facts
- The Yankees signed pitcher Travis MacGregor to a minor league contract.
- MacGregor was a second-round draft pick in 2016 by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- He underwent Tommy John surgery, which is a type of surgery on the elbow.
- MacGregor's career was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, canceling minor league play in 2020.
- He recently played for the Brewers' Double-A team, where his performance improved.
- The Yankees hope MacGregor can develop further in their system.
- The Yankees made 12 minor league signings in December 2023.
