Summary
The New York Yankees officially signed Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5 million contract. Following this, they made changes to their 40-man roster, including claiming pitcher Dom Hamel from the Texas Rangers and designating two players for assignment.
Key Facts
- The Yankees signed Cody Bellinger to a five-year deal worth $162.5 million.
- The contract is one of the main moves for the Yankees this winter.
- The Yankees claimed pitcher Dom Hamel off waivers from the Texas Rangers.
- Dom Hamel made his major league debut with the New York Mets, having a 5.32 ERA in Triple-A last year.
- The Yankees designated outfielder Marco Luciano and pitcher Jayvien Sandridge for assignment.
- Marco Luciano has been claimed off waivers multiple times this winter.
- Jayvien Sandridge had one major league appearance and was signed by the Yankees to a minor-league deal last February.
