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Yankees Lose 29-Year-Old Free Agent to Tigers: Report

Yankees Lose 29-Year-Old Free Agent to Tigers: Report

Summary

Max Burt, a baseball player who has played for the New York Yankees' minor league teams, has signed a minor-league contract with the Detroit Tigers. Burt, who has not yet played in the major leagues, hopes the new opportunity will help him achieve that goal.

Key Facts

  • Max Burt played in the Yankees' minor league system for nearly eight years.
  • Burt signed a minor-league deal with the Detroit Tigers.
  • He was a 28th-round pick in the 2018 draft from Northeastern University.
  • Burt has not yet debuted in Major League Baseball (MLB).
  • He has played 582 minor league games, mainly for the Yankees' teams.
  • He leads the Yankees' Double-A team in hits, runs, and games played.
  • Burt has played in all four infield positions in over 500 innings.

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