Sources: Yankees to promote Miguel Andújar
Due to a
rash of injuries at the big league level, as well as ineffectiveness from
current starting third baseman Chase Headley, the Yankees are reportedly
promoting Miguel Andújar to the
big league club after just seven games at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre,
according to multiple sources.
MLB: Report: Yankees promoting 3B Miguel Andujar https://t.co/aBtwMdNszt— Rotoworld (@rotoworld) June 28, 2017
In his
limited time in Triple-A, Andújar hit an
impressive 8-for-26 (.308) with one home run, a double and six runs scored. This
comes on the heels of his torrid run through Double-A earlier this year in
which he batted .312/.342/.494 with seven long balls and an impressive 52 runs
batted in.
Photo Credit: Jake Danna Stevens/The Citizens' Voice |
Andújar’s promotion comes in response to Matt Holliday, who has been battling a mysterious illness all week, being put on the 10-day disabled list. Andújar already held a spot on the Yankees' 40-man roster, so no additional roster move will be required.
The Yankees will need a strong right-handed bat in their lineup for the next few weeks with Aaron Hicks and Starlin Castro also out. Andújar should be expected to see regular work at DH as well as platoon with Headley at third.
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Article by: Andrew Natalizio
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