After a perfect storm of injuries, lost starting jobs, and an awkward trade request with a dream rookie year mixed in, the Yankees have ended the Miguel Andujar experiment.
Before Thursday’s win over Boston, the former star rookie was officially designated for assignment. He had been with the big league club amidst a slew of injuries.
It’s an unfortunate end for Andujar, who finished second behind Shohei Ohtani for AL Rookie of the Year in 2018. He had 76 total extra-base hits that year and his future looked bright. Andujar then tore up his shoulder the following year and never found a way back on the field.