The New York Yankees and ex-Yankees’ first baseman Nick Swisher are rumored to be close to agreeing on a minor league deal. Swisher was an integral part of the 2009 New York Yankees championship team, and will look to resurrect his career in New York if signed.
After signing a four-year, $56 million deal with the Cleveland Indians, Swisher’s production fell off greatly, batting just .224 with Cleveland over three seasons. He was then traded to the Atlanta Braves, but was released earlier this Spring due to injuries and lackluster performance.
Swisher has been working out at the Yankees’ training facility in Tampa, Florida and is expected to sign a minor league deal with New York.