New York Yankees Sign Veteran Outfielder

James Wilson January 03, 2023 New York Yankees

The New York Yankees make another move.

The Yankees have signed outfielder Rafael Ortega to a minor league contract.

Yankees sign OF Rafael Ortega to a Minor League Deal.
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The deal likely includes an invite to spring training.

This past season with the Chicago Cubs, Ortega slashed .241/.331/.689, with seven home runs, 35 RBIs, 12 stolen bases and 35 runs scored across 316 at-bats.

The thirty-one-year-old adds some added organizational depth for the Yankees at the outfield position. He'll look to crack the Yankees Opening Day roster this spring.
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