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Yankees Acquire 7-Year Veteran After Rough Athletics Exit: Report

Yankees Acquire 7-Year Veteran After Rough Athletics Exit: Report

Summary

The New York Yankees have signed Seth Brown, a seven-year Major League Baseball veteran, to a minor-league deal. Brown, who played for the Oakland Athletics, will compete for a bench spot during spring training despite recent struggles.

Key Facts

  • Seth Brown played for the Oakland Athletics before signing with the Yankees.
  • Brown has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Yankees.
  • He will compete for a bench spot in the 2024 spring training.
  • Brown struggled with his performance in recent seasons, experiencing an offensive decline.
  • He was released by the Athletics after dealing with a tennis elbow injury.
  • Brown briefly signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks but did not play in the major leagues for them.
  • The Yankees' home ballpark is known for favoring left-handed hitters like Brown.
  • Yankees fans still hope for player Cody Bellinger to re-sign with the team.

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