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Notes: If you missed it yesterday (it was a late addition to my report), 1B/OF Dominic Smith exercised his opt-out clause. Given how the season has played out, there wasn’t a path to MLB for Smith with the Yankees. He is hoping to convert his hot May into an MLB contract somewhere. Injury Log Scranton (25-29) […]

Minor League Reports, Yankees

Yankees MILB 6/1: Cam Schlittler Tosses 5 Shutout Innings

June 1, 2025

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Notes: RHP Jake Woodford triggered his May 31st opt-out and is now a free agent. Most veteran players include various opt-out clauses in their spring training and minor league deals. The opt-outs are a way to force the MLB team to either add them to the 26-man roster or let them go. On occasion, the player […]

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Yankees MILB 5/31: Dillon Lewis’ Hot May Ends with a Homer

May 31, 2025

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Notes: A lot of roster assignments in the DSL today in anticipation of their openers on Monday. I say openers because the Yankees have two Dominican Summer League (DSL) teams. If you are new to this, they do play each other during the season. One unique feature of the DSL is that the rosters do […]

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Yankees MILB 5/30: Tyler Hardman Homers Twice (Again)

May 30, 2025

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Notes: There’s nothing I can offer you. Injury Log Scranton (24-28) (Defeated Worcester, 3-1) C Jesus Rodriguez: 0-for-4, 2 K Rodriguez is 4-for-22 in his last five games (one of those games was a 3-hit effort). LF Dominic Smith: 2-for-3, R, BB RF Everson Pereira: 2-for-4, R, 2 K .274/.377/.521 in 138 PA (2 doubles, 9 HR, 23 […]

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Yankees MILB 5/29: Spencer Jones Returns

May 29, 2025

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Notes: OF Spencer Jones, out since May 3rd due to an “intercostal injury,” returned to the Somerset lineup tonight. He joined Jazz Chisholm Jr., who is in Somerset on a rehab stint. Unfortunately, when someone comes off the injured list, someone has to go. The Yankees have released OF Grant Richardson. Drafted in the 17th round in […]

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Yankees MILB 5/28: Carlos Lagrange’s Big Effort

May 28, 2025

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Notes: Early-season standout Griffin Herring was promoted from Tampa to Hudson Valley. The Yankees went heavy on SEC pitchers in the 2024 draft, and the left-handed Herring was no exception. Out of LSU, the Yankees drafted him in the 6th round and signed him to an overslot bonus (as a draft-eligible sophomore, he had leverage). He was […]

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Yankees MILB 5/27: Jesus Rodriguez Swats 3 Hits

May 27, 2025

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Notes: Nothing that would interest you. Injury Log Scranton (23-26) (Knocked off Worcester, 11-6) 3B Jesus Rodriguez: 3-for-5, RBI Rodriguez has seven 3-hit efforts since his promotion (32 games) and has 31 hits in 19 May games. This is incredible to watch, no matter what one thinks of his prospect status. LF Dominic Smith: 0-for-4, R, BB, […]

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Yankees MILB 5/25: George Lombard Jr. Reaches Base 4 Times

May 25, 2025

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Notes: The Yankees elected not to add Cooper Hummel to the 26-man roster. He is now a free agent. LHP Brock Selvidge‘s rehab was moved from the FCL to Tampa. Injury Log Scranton (22-26) Their game against Nashville was cancelled and won’t be made up. T.J. Rumfield homered before the rain started, but it won’t count. Somerset (22-22) (Lost to […]

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Yankees MILB 5/24: Rafael Flores Hits 10th HR

May 24, 2025

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Notes: Nothing to see here. Injury Log Scranton (22-26) (Lost to Nashville, 12-5) C Jesus Rodriguez: 0-for-4, BB, K Rodriguez’s hitting streak is snapped at 13. He is now hitting only .376 with a .943 OPS at this level. 1B Dominic Smith: 3-for-5, 3B (1), 2 R, 2 SB (3), K DH Alex Jackson: 0-for-4, K LF Jose […]

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Yankees MILB 5/23: An Offensive Explosion

May 23, 2025

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Notes: Nothing to see here. Injury Log Scranton (22-25) (Doubled up Nashville, 10-5) DH Jesus Rodriguez: 3-for-4, RBI, SB (8), CS (4), BB, K Rodriguez extends his hitting streak to 13 (seven multi-hit efforts). He is hitting .389 with a .970 OPS since his promotion (44 hits in 30 games). All he does is hit, hit, […]