This Friday, November 22 New York Yankees reported through the team’s official account in X, that they decided not to renew an infielder and a left-handed pitcher. Likewise, those from the Bronx agreed to contractual terms with two other players.
Those led by Aaron Boone They continue to make adjustments to their roster after a great season in the Majors. They finished the regular season leading the East Division of the American League with a balance of 94 wins and 68 losses.
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In the playoffs, the ninth advanced to the World Series where they could not beat Los Angeles Dodgerswho defeated them in five challenges.
New York Yankees did not renew Jon Berti and Tim Mayza
«Today, the New York Yankees did not sign infielder Jon Berti and left-handed pitcher Tim Mayza. In addition, they agreed to terms on one-year contracts with right-hander JT Brubaker and outfielder Trent Grisham, thus avoiding salary arbitration., they detailed on social network X.
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In this way, without Mayza, New York Yankees was left without a left-handed relief pitcher on the 40-man roster. Likewise, they freed up about 3.8 million dollars, compared to what was projected for Jon Berti.
It is worth mentioning that this player arrived in the squad in 2024 after wearing the flannel of Miami Marlins. However, he only saw action in 25 regular season matches due to injuries, so at 34 years old, retaining him for one more season did not seem profitable in the Big Apple offices.
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Mayza, for her part, participated in 50 challenges in which she worked 42.2 innings. He struck out 28 opponents, did not win, lost two and his earned average was 6.33.
On the other hand, the renewal of Grisham and JT Brubaker due to their salaries and that they are players with a secondary role in New York Yankees. In addition, between them they projected more than seven million dollars in payroll.
According to a report from Gary Phillips to NY Daily Newsthe approximate payroll value of those from the Bronx is around 230 million dollars.
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