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Yankees Lose 26-Year-Old Outfielder to Dodgers

Yankees Lose 26-Year-Old Outfielder to Dodgers

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed outfielder Michael Siani from the New York Yankees, who had briefly added him from waivers. The Yankees were able to retain another player, Marco Luciano, by sending him to their minor league team.

Key Facts

  • The New York Yankees briefly had outfielder Michael Siani after claiming him off waivers.
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Siani back from the Yankees.
  • The Yankees were also able to keep player Marco Luciano, who cleared waivers.
  • The Dodgers released infielder Andy Ibañez to add Siani to their roster.
  • Michael Siani played 160 major league games with a batting average of .221.
  • Siani was previously with the St. Louis Cardinals but had been moved to a minor league due to low batting performance.
  • This winter, Siani was claimed off waivers by multiple teams, including the Atlanta Braves, Dodgers, and Yankees.
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