Key Highlights
- Saturday afternoon, they made a move that, while it isn’t on the scale of a Kyle Tucker signing, seems like a pretty smart one. New York acquired Amed Rosario from the Washington Nationals on July 26th this year, knowing that the former Mets up-and-comer would reach free agency this offseason.
- Well, today, he’s back in New York for at least one more year.
- Jack Curry broke the news earlier this afternoon, with Jon Heyman providing the financials:Rosario offers some positional versatility, spending considerable time at second and third base last season, with occasional stints in the outfield.
- Make no mistake, he ain’t winning a Gold Glove anytime soon (-7 OAA last season) but his defense is not why the Yankees brought him back. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhy, you ask?
- Why is this the move?