Yankees Rumors: Brett Phillips Lands Contract as Pitcher; Former MLB Outfielder

The New York Yankees have been seeking ways to improve their pitching ahead of Tuesday's 6 p.m. ET trade deadline, and they reportedly found an unconventional option.

According to baseball reporter Francys Romero, former MLB outfielder Brett Phillips was signed by the Yankees as a pitcher on Tuesday and will be assigned to the minor leagues. He pitched in the NBC World Series on Monday and threw as fast as 97 mph.

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