The Yankees formally announced their signing of Aaron Judge at a press conference today, and it turns out they will do the same tomorrow with Carlos Rodón. The left-handed starter agreed to a six-year, $162 million deal last week, and will be introduced at Yankee Stadium at 10 am EST on Thursday.
With the Rodón move now official, the Yankees had to clear a spot on their 40-man roster. To do so, they designated right-hander Junior Fernández for assignment, whom the club had picked up on waivers last month after he was let go by the Pirates.