The Yankees have actually obtained veteran catcher Rob Brantly from the Giants in exchange for cash and appointed him to their alternate training website, per a group statement. Brantly was designated for task early in the season and appointed outright to the Giants alternate site after clearing waivers. Hes not currently on the 40-man roster but will be included to the Yankees 60-man gamer pool.
Brantly will include some catching depth to a Yankees club that has actually seen Gary Sanchez struggle at the plate and Chris Iannetta leave for retirement. Backup Kyle Higashioka, on the other hand, is on the hurt list due to an oblique pressure, which triggered the Yankees to bring up seasoned Erik Kratz. New york city likewise has catchers Josh Thole, Max McDowell and Wynston Sawyer at its alternate training website at the moment.
The 31-year-old Brantly appeared in simply one game with the Giants and went 0-for-3 prior to his DFA. Hes a well-traveled veteran that has actually seen action in parts of 6 MLB seasons, hitting at a combined.228/.292/.330 clip in 432 plate looks. Brantly has a strong 28 percent caught-stealing rate from behind the meal but less favorable number in regards to pitch framing.
