On Tuesday, the New York Yankees offered a unique opportunity to 35-year-old veteran bullpen arm Zach McAllister. He found himself coming full circle by throwing against the Boston Red Sox in the iconic Fenway Park. McAllister, originally a third-round draft pick for the Yankees in 2006, returned to his roots after stints with the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers.
A Long Road Back to the Yankees: Climbing Through Minor League Systems
Though McAllister has been out of Major League Baseball since 2018, he has been meticulously crafting his comeback through the minor-league systems.