The Yankees have signed catcher Erik Kratz to a minor-league deal, Conor Foley of the Scranton Times-Tribune has reported. Kratz has already reported to AAA-Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
This’ll be the third organization this season for the 38-year-old Kratz, who was released by Tampa yesterday morning. Oft-lauded for his staunch defense behind the plate, Kratz has never much hit at the MLB level. In 921 plate appearances with ten teams over the last decade, the righty’s slashed just .205/.252/.354 (61 wRC+).
Kratz will provide experienced depth on the farm, should backup Austin Romine or force-of-nature Gary Sanchez be again shelved with injury. The veteran did accumulate a very respectable 0.8 fWAR in just 219 plate appearances with Milwaukee last season, so he should at least be a steadying force behind the dish if duty calls.
Dang! Was hoping for organization #13! Glad you got signed Erik none the less!
Wasnt he with the Yankees when he got traded to Milwaukee last summer?
Yes, he played 4 games for the Yankees back in 2017, despite the fact that he had just 2 plate appearances and 2 at bats for them.
Oh no his career 1.000/1.000/1.500 slash with the Yankees is at risk
Best yankee hitter in franchise history no contest
This definitely is the missing piece. Great job Cash!
A regular crash Davis.