New York Yankees Sign Former AL East Rival's Fan Favorite to Minors Deal

The New York Yankees have bolstered their infield depth with a former fan favorite of the AL East rival Boston Red Sox.

Apr 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Reyes (19 ) runs to third base during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images / Eric Canha-Imagn Images

The New York Yankees have added to their organization's infield depth.

According to MLB.com's transactions page, the Yankees signed utility man Pablo Reyes to a minor league deal.

Reyes most recently spent time with the New York Mets and Boston Red Sox in 2024. He received minimal big-league action last season, appearing in just 22 games between the Mets and Red Sox, slashing .183/.234/.217 with a .451 OPS and five RBIs in 60 total at-bats.

However, Reyes was productive in Triple-A last year, slashing .300/.385/.504 with a .889 OPS, 12 home runs, 42 RBIs and 15 stolen bases in 68 games.

The 31-year-old's best season in the majors came back in 2023, where he emerged as a fan favorite in Boston. Reyes hit .287/.339/.377 with a .716 OPS, two homers and 20 RBIs across 64 games in that campaign.

Reyes brings a ton of versatility to the Yankees' system given he has experience playing second base, first base, third base, shortstop and all three outfield spots.

Reyes will be competing for a bench spot on the Yankees' Opening Day roster in spring training, but is more likely to be utilized as a depth piece in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

In addition to superstar outfielder Juan Soto hitting the open market, second baseman Gleyber Torres is also a free agent. With Torres looking like a candidate to depart for another team this winter, the Yankees can either promote prospect Caleb Durbin to play second base, add an external option to fill this spot, or pursue a third baseman to shift Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to his natural position at second.

Reyes is a solid veteran depth option with big-league experience that can fill in at second base or multiple positions during the season if there is an injury on the major league roster.