NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — There’s simply no way around it — the Yankees’ bullpen is stacked.
According to multiple reports, the Bombers added another power arm on Thursday, agreeing to a three-year, $27 million contract with Brooklyn native Adam Ottavino.
The 33-year-old right-hander enjoyed a career year with the Colorado Rockies in 2018, going 6-4 with a 2.43 ERA, 34 holds and six saves in 75 appearances. He struck out 112 and walked 36 in 77 2/3 innings and opposing hitters batted just .158 against him.
Known for his high-90s fastball and ridiculous slider, Ottavino joins a Yankees relief corps that already features closer Aroldis Chapman, set-up men Zach Britton and Dellin Betances and bridge relievers Chad Green, Jonathan Holder and Tommy Kahnle.