TODAY: As it turns out, Hale was re-signed by the Yankees shortly after he was released. He was initially let go in order to rework the specifics of his minors contract, and to incorporate a new opt-out date into the deal. The new pact has a deadline set for five days prior to the beginning of the season, whenever that may be.
APRIL 2: The Yankees have released righty David Hale, Chris Hilburn-Trenkle of Baseball America reports. This move occurred before the institution of a leaguewide roster freeze.
Hale signed yet another minor-league deal with the Yankees over the offseason. He has gone through numerous procedural moves with the club while moving onto and off of the active and 40-man rosters.
Last season was a productive one for the 32-year-old. He threw 37 2/3 innings over twenty appearances in the bigs, working to a 3.11 ERA with 23 strikeouts against seven walks along with a 50% groundball rate. That represented Hale’s most extensive MLB action since 2015.
I always feel badly for a semi productive player get released, wish him luck.
I’m a little surprised with this. Hale actually has done pretty well for them over the years. Obviously they could use the pitching.
I guess that since the rosters are gonna be frozen we won’t see a sequel to the great David Hale transactions of 2018-19
Not so fast my friend
Klentak get him. he’s generally been solid outside of Colorado.
Double Agent David Hale deserved a better fate than this!
Why? Velocity drop?
89 to 88?
He’ll either go to Minnesota or New York like usual.
He wouldn’t be a bad option for teams in need of bullpen help or depth. I’d take him as a “flier” on a minor league contract with potential to be added to the pen if someone goes down with a injury or ineffective. He seems to be the type to have more balls in the air that what you’d wouldn’t want in the 8th/9th inning. He seems to be able to handle the 7th inning or in a tied game to handle a few innings once the starter is done. I’d roll the dice with this guy.
Angels need bullpen help & starting pitching
Dang and he’s still on tbe Yankees roster in the Strat O Matic league. He pitched today actually.
What’s the explanation for why so many players are being released during this dead period? I haven’t followed baseball since the suspension of play too closely but I have seen a lot of guys let go who seemed to be still competing for roles during the spring.
The Yankees released David Hale, but only briefly, as it was only a paperwork move, the pitcher said Thursday.
Hale said the Yankees reworked his contract to change his opt-out date and needed him to sign a new contract. He’s still with the team.
Long live Double Agent Hale!
As always
Hate the Yankees but love me some David Hale lol
I love Hale but my guy is always talking to Cashman
oh shut up D0m
Y u mean
Gang gang the Hale’s all here.
Hale is back baby!
Can slide right into the 3rd spot in the rotation.