Yankees Sign Reliever Jimmy Cordero
3 years agoThe New York Yankees signed former Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jimmy Cordero to a minor league deal on Wednesday. The right-hander was recovering from Tommy John surgery that he had in March and did not pitch at all last season. The 30-year-old could be a nice high-upside, low-risk signing, but it's unclear when he might be ready to pitch for the Yankees. Cordero had one of the best chase rates in 2020 despite being among the leaders in exit velocity. He had a 6.08 ERA while striking out 22 hitters in 26 2/3 innings in 30 relief appearances for the White Sox in 2020. Cordero was allowed to sign during MLB's lockout because he ended the 2021 season off the 40-man roster of another team.
Source: NJ Advance Media - Brendan Kuty
Source: NJ Advance Media - Brendan Kuty