The New York Yankees have made a significant roster shake-up, promoting rising stars Jasson Dominguez and Austin Wells to make their debut against the Houston Astros this Friday night. To clear the path for these young talents, the team made two noteworthy cuts that could have ripple effects not just for the Yankees, but for the league at large.
High-Priced Veteran Cuts
First off, the Yankees released veteran infielder Josh Donaldson, whom they had paid a whopping $50 million over the last two years. Unfortunately, his below-average offensive metrics didn’t justify the hefty investment. Additionally, starting center fielder Harrison Bader was waived, a move promptly capitalized upon by the Cincinnati Reds, who claimed him on Thursday afternoon.