Notes: The Yankees signed RHP Anthony DeSclafani to a minor league contract and assigned him to Scranton. The 35-year-old has 180 games (169 starts) of MLB experience from 2014 to 2023. He is 54-56 in those appearances with a 4.20 ERA (4.16 FIP). He has pitched for the Marlins, Reds, and Giants. In 2023, he posted a […]
Yankees MILB 5/11: A Day for Pitchers
Notes: A quiet weekend for notes. Injury Log Scranton (19-18) (Rolled past Rochester, 12-0) DH Jesus Rodriguez: 1-for-3, 3B (1), RBI, 3 R, 2 BB, K Since promotion: .356/.479/.466 in 94 PA (3 doubles, 1 triple, 1 HR, 11 RBI, 20 R, 5-for-5 SB, 18 BB, 11 K). 20 runs in 21 games. His teammates must […]
Yankees MILB 5/10: Everson Pereira is Scorching
Notes: I have nothing to offer you. Injury Log Scranton (18-18) (Split a doubleheader against Rochester) Game 1 (Won, 7-6, in 8 innings) DH Cooper Hummel: 1-for-4 The veteran was activated off the injured list today. PR-DH Andrew Velazquez: 0-for-0 CF Everson Pereira: 1-for-3, 2 R, BB 1B T.J. Rumfield: 1-for-3, R, HBP, K PR Ismael Munguia: 0-fo
Yankees MILB 5/9: George Lombard Jr.’s Multi-Hit Effort
Notes: OF Jace Avina was placed on the 7-day injured list for Hudson Valley. The 21-year-old, acquired in December 2023 from the Brewers along with OF Brian Sanchez for OF Jake Bauers, is hitting .308/.443/.418 (154 wRC+) with a 15.7% BB and 22.6% K. He is Rule 5 eligible this winter. It’s Mother’s Day weekend. Expect […]
Yankees MILB 5/8: Ben Hess Dominates
Notes: OF Brennen Davis started his rehab stint in the FCL today. Once a top prospect for the Cubs (Baseball America ranked him 16th in 2022, and he played in the 2021 Futures Game), injuries have slowed him down. In 2021, as a 21-year-old trying Double-A for the first time, he hit an impressive .252/.367/.474 […]
Yankees MILB 5/7: Everson Pereira Walks it Off
Notes: Jonathan Loaisiga‘s rehab was moved to Scranton today. He tossed a pair of scoreless innings. Injury Log Scranton (17-17) (Split a doubleheader against Rochester) Game 1 (Won, 5-3, on a walk-off blast by Everson Pereira. Scranton hit three home runs in the bottom of the 7th to take the win) LF Everson Pereira: 2-for-4, HR […]
Yankees MILB 5/6: George Lombard Jr.’s Somerset Debut
Notes: Outfielder Spencer Jones was placed on the injured list for Somerset, robbing us of a chance to see arguably the top two prospects in the system in the same lineup. In a related move, Christopher Familia was activated from the Development List. RP Scott Effross (yes, he does exist) is on a rehab stint in the FCL. Speaking of […]
Yankees MILB 5/4: Rafael Flores Has a Big Day
Notes: I receive this question often and typically answer it once per year: The Baseball Reference linker has a mind of its own when it comes to linking players with the same name. Is it weird that the linker matches Spencer Jones to a 25-year-old graduated Washington State left-handed pitcher who posted a 6.52 career ERA? Yes. […]
Yankees MILB 5/3: George Lombard Jr. is Scorching
Notes: Will the Yankees dodge a bullet with Clarke Schmidt? “Soreness in the side” is scary, but I hope so. The Yankees lack rotation depth. This should not come as a surprise to people who read these reports. The Triple-A rotation consists of prospects Zach Messinger and Sean Boyle, along with veterans Allan Winans, Brandon Leibrandt,
Yankees MILB 5/2: Spencer Jones Goes Yard
Notes: With Jazz Chisholm Jr. out until early-to-mid June or longer, the opportunity is there for Jorbit Vivas to make an impression. I won’t ignore the fact that it will eventually open a spot for DJ LeMahieu. Beyond that, your depth is Braden Shewmake (activated off the IL today and on the 40-man), Jake Gatewood, and Andrew Velazquez. If an