Yankees last-second bullpen acquisition providing substantial value

Apr 2, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Colten Brewer (54) pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The Yankees’ newest reliever is making an immediate impact in the short time he’s been part of the organization. I’m not sure what it is when it comes to signing lesser-name relievers and then getting the most out of them, but that is undoubtedly one of Cashman’s best attributes. Yesterday, we saw just how vital reliever depth was, courtesy of Colten Brewer, first and foremost.

When the Yanks signed Brewer, I was part of the crowd that wasn’t all that impressed with the move.…