MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: Following the Yankees’ 13-0 victory over the Tigers on Friday, the team announced that Miguel Andújar would be demoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to open a roster spot for the returning Giancarlo Stanton. It has been reported by multiple sources that Andújar requested a trade when Aaron Boone informed him of the demotion, though the Yankees have not confirmed those reports.
It’s a tough reminder of the sometimes cold-hearted nature of baseball, as the 27-year-old has worked hard over the last four years to re-cement a spot on the major league roster, and was finally getting some regular playing time when Stanton and Josh Donaldson were on the IL.