The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing their rosters for the upcoming season. The Yankees' roster is nearly set, with potential changes pending, while the Rays have acquired utility player Niko Goodrum and catcher Ben Rortvedt. The Rays are interested in INF/OF Niko Goodrum, who will join the team via a minor-league trade and be added to the 40-man roster. Ben Rortvedt, acquired from the Yankees, is set to join the Rays' big league team. Both teams are making last-minute adjustments before the season begins.
The Rays have acquired NYY C Ben Rortvedt. He’s 26 and has battled through injuries the past few years He’s generally regarded as a decent defender behind the plate. Has hit .244/.336/.411 (105 wRC+) in the minors since 2019. He’s out of options and will join the big league team https://t.co/D9dLkDqbcR
So with C Ben Rortvedt acquired from #Yankees and INF Austin Shenton told he made team, #Rays 26-man roster is all but officially set. Roster formally submitted noon Thursday.
The Yankees are reportedly adding some depth ahead of Opening Day. 👀 https://t.co/hHXPC4MN1f https://t.co/30N0LMWCsw
The #Yankees have 26 players, but it’s not necessarily the Opening Day roster. Here’s how things could change in the next 24 hours: https://t.co/fA0pf2OkwQ
The Rays have traded for UTIL Niko Goodrum, 32, to round out their bench. He can play every position but catcher, and has generally rated strongly as a defender and runner. Bat was great for the BOS AAA team last year: 22% chase, 49% hard-hit, 112 Max EV. Also spent time in KBO https://t.co/rP2sYjFwUm
Rays To Acquire Niko Goodrum, Select Him To 40-Man Roster https://t.co/4bFcn7iLna https://t.co/Fp6JTbMcio
Hearing Goodrum is joining #Rays via minor-league trade and will be added to 40-man roster, per his assignment clause. https://t.co/SVhabI1bAH
Hearing Goodrum is joining #Rays via trade and will be added to 40-man roster, per his assignment clause. https://t.co/SVhabI1bAH
Rays Interested In Niko Goodrum https://t.co/u366NRfmsN https://t.co/gBcq4kt7Hh
Hearing #Rays have interest in INF/OF Niko Goodrum, who triggered assignment clause with #MnTwins.
Miami Marlins’ Opening Day roster is almost set. Here’s who should be among the 26 https://t.co/KBJOHAktr7
Barring something unexpected, Campbell, Dalbec, Reyes, Slaten, Valdez and Weissert have made the team.
The Yankees' roster appears set for now, barring a trade involving Jahmai Jones or Ben Rortvedt. Both are out of Minor League options. P (13): Beeter, Burdi, Cortes, Ferguson, Gil, Gonzalez, Hamilton, Holmes, Loaisiga, Rodon, Schmidt, Stroman, Weaver C (3): Trevino, Wells,…
The #Yankees roster appears set, for now, barring a trade involving Jahmai Jones or Ben Rortvedt. Both are out of Minor League options. P (13): Beeter, Cortes, Ferguson, Gil, Gonzalez, Hamilton, Holmes, Kahnle, Loaisiga, Rodon, Schmidt, Stroman, Weaver C (3): Trevino, Wells,…