Summary
The New York Yankees have claimed pitcher Kaleb Ort from the Houston Astros through waivers. Ort has previously played for the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros, and he may compete for a spot on the Yankees' roster.
Key Facts
- The Yankees acquired Kaleb Ort, a pitcher, from the Houston Astros on waivers.
- Kaleb Ort is 33 years old.
- Ort previously played for the Boston Red Sox for three years.
- In his two years with the Astros, Ort had a 4.08 ERA (Earned Run Average) over 71 games.
- An ERA is a statistic that measures how many runs a pitcher typically allows per nine innings; a lower number is generally better.
- Fans are hoping for more significant moves from the Yankees, but adding Ort is considered a useful step.
- The Yankees have not made many notable moves in free agency or trades this offseason.
