MLB Update: Yankees News - July 6th, 2024
Gleyber Torres exited last night's game against the Red Sox after a fourth-inning infield single due to a reported groin issue, stemming from a prior injury since June 20th against the Orioles. The seasoned infielder has faced a challenging season, compounded now by injury. Manager Aaron Boone indicated the reaggravation isn't believed to be severe.
Newsday | Erik Boland: With the Home Run Derby approaching in nine days, the league has confirmed two contestants: Gunnar Henderson of the Baltimore Orioles and Alec Bohm of the Philadelphia Phillies. However, Yankees stars Juan Soto and Aaron Judge have opted out. Soto cited previous participation and a prior victory in 2022, while Judge, who won in his 2017 rookie year, expressed interest in participating only if the event returns to New York.
MLB.com: Right-hander JT Brubaker, acquired by the Yankees in late March, will transition to Triple-A Scranton to continue his rehabilitation assignment. Brubaker has allowed two runs across 10 innings during his rehab stints in the Complex League, Low-A, and Double-A, with expectations to contribute in the second half once fully recovered from Tommy John surgery.
MLB Trade Rumors | Leo Morgenstern: Former Yankee Mike Ford has signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of the NPB in Japan. Ford, who last played in MLB this year with the Cincinnati Reds, posted a .150/.177/.233 line in 62 plate appearances. The 32-year-old originally signed with the Yankees as an undrafted free agent in 2013 and played until 2021, notably contributing 12 homers with a 137 OPS+ in 50 games during the 2019 season.
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