Notes: The rumblings about Jesus Rodriguez are starting. I get it – the Yankees have an issue with offense at third base, and Rodriguez can further help balance the lineup. But is he a third baseman? The Yankees have tried various positions with him. A natural catcher, he also has experience at 1B/2B (limited)/3B/LF. MLB Pipeline’s wri
Yankees MILB 5/16: Jesus Rodriguez is Scorching
Notes: RHP Clayton Beeter‘s rehab is over. The Yankees have optioned him to Scranton. The Yankees traded LHP Rob Zastryzny to the Brewers for cash considerations. This is a massive win since I no longer need to type that name. The 33-year-old has pitched for several organizations, including MLB stops with the Cubs, Mets, Angels, and Pirates.
Yankees MILB 5/15: Carlos Lagrange Ks 9
Notes: Minor league news has gone cold. Injury Log Scranton (20-20) (Lost to Toledo, 20-7) 3B Jesus Rodriguez: 3-for-5, 2B (5), 2 R, K Since his promotion, Rodriguez is up to .372 with four 3-hit efforts in 24 games. He is on a 7-game hitting streak (11-for-26). DH-LF Dominic Smith: 2-for-4, 2B (6), HR (5), […]
Yankees MILB 5/14: Juan Matheus Goes 6-for-6
Notes: There is nothing new. Injury Log Scranton (20-19) (Defeated Toledo, 5-4) C Jesus Rodriguez: 2-for-4, 2B (4), R Since promotion: .358/.471/.469 in 102 PA (4 doubles, 1 triple, 1 HR, 14 RBI, 21 R, 17.6% BB, 11.8% K). His career triple slash sits at .309/.397/.467 in 1,300 plate appearances. He hits, hits, hits and is […]
Yankees MILB 5/13: Omar Martinez: 4 Hits, HR
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 […]