The Yankees announced on Tuesday that veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco has been designated for assignment.
If the Yankees aren’t able to trade Carrasco in the next seven days, and if he goes unclaimed on waivers, Carrasco, as a vested veteran, would likely opt for free agency rather than accept a minor league assignment.
Originally signed by the Yankees on a minor league deal in February, Carrasco ended up playing a larger role than many anticipated, due to key injuries to starters like Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil.
Unfortunately for Carrasco, the results just weren’t there.