Miguel Andújar has been held back by soreness in his right hand/wrist area and will see a specialist tomorrow, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters (including Marly Rivera of ESPN and Lindsey Adler of the Athletic). That evaluation will surely provide a clearer diagnosis and timetable for Andújar’s return to action, but this seemingly raises the possibility of a season-opening IL stint. Andújar hasn’t played much over the past two years after a strong rookie season in 2018. The 26-year-old has been frequently mentioned as a possible trade candidate based on the offensive upside he showed a few years ago and his lack of an obvious path to playing time in New York. The Yankees could continue to hold onto him as high-minors depth, though, as Andújar has an option year remaining.
More from the game’s East divisions:
- Fellow Yankee Robinson Chirinos will also see a specialist tomorrow as he seeks a second opinion on his fractured right wrist (via Rivera and Bryan Hoch of MLB.com). Surgery is a possibility, per Hoch. Chirinos has been in camp as a non-roster invitee. The 36-year-old catcher is typically a productive hitter for his position but struggled in 82 plate appearances between the Rangers and Mets in 2020.
- Red Sox reliever Ryan Brasier seems unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive and Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. Manager Alex Cora revealed this morning that Brasier fractured a pinky over the offseason and was also absent early in camp for personal reasons. That pair of obstacles has delayed his ramp-up process, and it doesn’t seem he’ll be able to build up sufficient strength in time for April 1. The right-hander posted a decent 3.96 ERA/3.86 SIERA over 25 innings last season.
- Another reliever slowed down by injury is Nationals right-hander Tanner Rainey. The fireballing 28-year-old has yet to pitch in a Spring Training game due to a minor muscle strain near his right collarbone, writes Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. He was able to throw a 30-pitch bullpen session yesterday though. Washington manager Dave Martinez expressed some hope Rainey will be able to make it back by Opening Day, but that doesn’t appear to be certain. Rainey was quietly excellent for the Nats last season, tossing 20.1 innings of 2.66 ERA/2.30 SIERA ball.
Enough already.
The Yankees need to stop holding out for Tatis Jr. and just flip Andujar for a Luis Castillo or Brandon Woodruff type.
Can’t tell if sarcastic
I’m sure it was sarcastic – But look, I have a major problem with a guy looking to make the roster in a last ditch effort treating himself like a prom queen.
Grow up. You want to play in the Bigs, there’s a bunch of people lined up behind you, and obviously they’re playing better. Deal with it, because Yankees don’t need another perennial DH that rides the IL when sore.
@Yankee Clipper- I understand how you feel being a die hard like myself. But you really feel that Andujar wouldn’t be able to perform elsewhere, if givin a chance, if he was healthy and had at bats? Lmk
Yes I do, absolutely. I was just speaking to a player (I’ll withhold the name) that was released from Miami this year who was at my son’s baseball game in Fl. We were discussing different points about committing to the career of baseball, injuries, rehabbing, and free agency. This guy would give anything, and so would many others, to be in Andujar’s spot. It’s almost like he’s unaware of his shortcomings. Instead of going all in, like…. Sanchez, he’s just content with the sore wrist IL.
I’ve advocated that Andujar is better than what people give him credit for. I’ve argued that he’s definitely worth more to a team than the alleged nothing that is commented so frequently on these boards. But dude, c’mon. At some point, you’ve just got to cash in.
If they do release/trade him, I can’t wait to see the chuckleheads’ comments on here for whatever team he goes to claiming how great he is, especially after slamming him.
LOL
@yankee clipper. I think Cashman screwed up not finding a trade partner for Andujar this offseason. After his terrible spring and now a injury his value is almost zero.
The whole reason they didn’t trade him is that his value was almost zero to start with and it really hasn’t moved. A bad spring training really isn’t going to affect his overall value, good or bad.
A lot of fans miss this. There is a perfect point at selling anything, but people seldom hit that mark. After that, it is a matter of determining whether a player has more upside or downside.
Andujar has a .476 OPS in the past two seasons. While a couple of NYY fans were wondering if he could be included in a package for a star, the fact is, he had no value but as a lottery ticket.
I appreciate that you typically have staunch takes, @Clip.
From personal experience, I have a strong distrust of the media, uh?
Now, I look at the unfair, unfounded, inaccurate narratives around Gary Sanchez & Clint Frazier & I’m hesitant to buy into the Miguel Andujar Player Malcontent narrative.
Ya know?
Listen this guy broke the Yankees single season rookie record for doubles -set by DiMaggio!! – and should of won ROY in my opinion. Yes, his defense sucks but come on, need I say more?
You’re correct @Ducky, and I don’t think he is necessarily purposeful. He’s definitely got talent – btw, I was certainly one of the most critical of Sanchez – he may very well prove me wrong and I hope he does. You told me otherwise and you’ve proven very wise on a number of issues, Ducky.
I am typically patient and am not of the bandwagon/groupthink mindset. I still think he will have value to a team at some point. I’m just baffled at the position he’s in and the appearance of his reticence to push through while so many players I know would, if given the same chance.
I’ve been beat up more than once on here for claiming his potential and future value, but man, I just don’t see the fit in the coming years. Outside of a trade (which is out until he reaches his potential), he doesn’t serve any real utility from what I see. But, I’m cranky….
That’s ok Hold on to Him and when he’s Ready and Teams see he’s healthy They will come Calling
I honestly don’t understand your reference to Andujar behaving like a diva. He clearly is fighting for a position. He clearly has yet to secure any guaranteed big league contract. He clearly had a great rookie season followed by a horrible second season which effected his play. He lost his job. Why would you call him a diva? It says a significant wrist injury with possible nerve damage. He kinda sorta needs a healthy wrist to perform basically EVERYTHING a fulltime 3b or DH would need to do. Im POSITIVE he wanted no more than to be healthy and redeem himself, even if it was so he could be traded to another team OR be ready if/when an opening came about.
Im NOT accusing you of anything but I hear the word lazy or diva used way too often towards minority players. Im sure YOU probably don’t mean it that way but it’s used often to discredit those with real injuries. This kid has a rep for working hard despite his defense still not being up to par. His bat though….I think can be on the level of a .300/.340/.500 hitter. I think injuries speak to last years numbers.
Why are people taking this trade seriously….? He’s clearly trolling Yankee fans. Guys, you’re better than this.
When it comes to Andujar, he’s a modern day Joe Charboneau. A one year wonder.
Sanchez reminds me of another great prospect named Jesus Montero who the Yankees dumped before he sucked for Michael Pineda who never blossomed into anything either.
Minor league track record suggests Sanchez has a better chance of bouncing back than Andujar. Andujar never did ANYTHING to suggest he could do what he did in 2018 so it was simply a fluke. Like Brady Anderson hitting 50 home runs and countless other flukes in baseball.
Sanchez is the Yankee version of Devers for the Red Sox. He sucks so badly on defense he needs to be DH but the DH spot is taken by a far more expensive worthless defender. Trading Sanchez makes sense because he could provide value as a DH to a team that needs one. Maybe a change of scenery would allow him to relax and be the Sanchez from a few years ago. Benintendi went to KC to try and regain his mojo, maybe Sanchez could do the same because he still has potential as a hitter.
Yeah Andujar did nothing except excel at AA and AAA in his last 2 years in the minors. He showed exactly what he is. A bat first 3b with extra base hit power that is so good at making hard contact but doesn’t draw enough walks to maintain a .350+ obp. He is exactly like a young Robbie Cano but doesn’t have the raw tools to improve defensively like Cano did eventually. He was also a touted product because of his bat potential.
Why can’t ppl understand that maybe… MAYBE his minuscule 109 at bats post surgery are sooooo bad BECAUSE OF THE MAJOR SHOULDER SURGERY HE JUST HAD. Yeezus. I’ve never seen a player be on such a short leash before. How do you judge a guy who missed a whole year with THAT injury in 109 sporadic at bats? And how can anyone blame Cashman for NOT trading him when a) he had to protect against Urshela possibly regressing following his breakout season b) his trade value was reduced to that of a lottery ticket following his tj surgery and poor showing in 109 ab, although it’s not a significant recovery period to come to any conclusions. He has options and the Yanks have perennial injured players. Makes no sense to trade him unless the team values him at his rookie seasons numbers, which is unrealistic to expect.
1.4 WAR/162.
Castillo?
“Let’s flip one of our best pitchers for a below-average player” – Reds/Brewers GM. Loooooooooooooooool Andújar has minimal value at this point
@whuron- Castillo and Woodruff shouldn’t even be mentioned in the same sentence together. There is a really big difference between the two. I think the Yankees match up with the Brewers in a trade a lot better then they do with the Reds. If Andujar is healthy and playing in Cincy or Milwaukee there is no reason why he couldn’t hit 25-30 homers a year. Just not going to win a gold glove playing 3rd base.
MLB.com said Woodruff was a candidate for the ERA title this year…lol no.
@DarkSide830- would you trade your best player and your top prospect on your favorite team for a Castillo or a Woodruff? I wouldn’t. I would for a super hybrid player like Mike Trout or Jacob DeGrom though.
@Darkside: At this point, so is every other MLB pitcher – literally.
I think we all knew that. Welcome to the party.
Castillo isn’t going to the Yankees for a spare part. If Torres is off the table then the Reds won’t even pick up the phone
@joeshmoe11- Gleyber and Dominguez are going nowhere. So the Reds will have to find another trade partner. I think any true Yankee’s fan would be ok with that.
Joe, I hear what you’re saying, but if you look at trades this offseason your demands seem a bit high for a conversation starter. You never know what they may consider. I’m not speaking to his value, because then you’re correct. But to say the Reds wouldn’t consider it, well I’m not so sure they’d need Gleyber or Dominguez.
Funny how every teams’ fans claim “my team wouldn’t do it unless your team included X star… you’re just a delusional fan”. Two weeeks later the player is traded for far less. MLB is unpredictable; they don’t look at talent for talent, or winning alone. Salary relief, among other things, does impact their choices.
Agreed Clipper….much along the comment I’ve made further down in the comments here…..as fans we can. be as unrealistic as we wish but in reality we really don’t know what the real conversation is regarding potential trades and the players involved.
Yankee Clipper – you seem to be ignoring the lowball offer that started out this thread. Andujar for Castillo. Maybe you should direct your comment to LazingLeopard, rather than at Joe. Joes trade suggestion is MUCH better than the other. Or does the overvaluing people not apply to Yankee fans?
Ah, it would seem that Joe is of the same mind that LazingL has about a lowball offer which makes it fair game to respond. Maybe you should read it again…..and who obviously doesn’t have any idea as to the discussions rumors which have been circulating for at least the last 2 months on a possible Castillo/Yankee trade…..this never was nor will be a 1 for 1 deal with Andujar heading to Cincy….and its ridiculous to even give credit to that kind of start to a conversation.
DennyD: No I responded to that one too @Denny if you read through the thread and I interpreted that as a clear joke. That, my friend, isn’t happening and is far, far, far, less plausible/reasonable than Joe’s proposition. If you took from my post that I would even consider that, you’ve seriously misread me.
Joe brought up a very legitimate proposition talent-for-talent, if the Reds were to get what they desired. The Andujar comment doesn’t even register because it could/would never, ever happen (Andujar for Castillo proposal).
So before you jump into the warm tub of “All Yankee fans are delusional” groupthink with some Epsom salts, make sure you understand the context. Hopefully I clarified my position for you, sir.
Yankees will not trade Torres or Dominguez. So forgetaboutit!
Every small and mid market team should hand over their best players to the Yankees. Let’s just skip the season and hand them the championship. Stupid other teams, getting in the Yankees’ way..
@DockEllisDee- the Yankees could get Luis Castillo today in a trade. Their not in a hurry to trade their top prospect Jasson Dominguez, and nor should they be. The Yanks would offer Schmidt or Garcia in a package for Castillo though if the Reds had true interest in moving him, which they don’t. The Blue Jays should try to trade for Castillo, he is the ace that they crave for. It would definitely help them secure one of those Wild Cards in the AL.
Yank4Life – I agree that Castillo is a valuable commodity and is needed by many teams including the Yankees, Red Sox, Toronto and Tampa Bay in the East. TB has the most to offer them but it might not be their style to do such a trade..
The Blue Jays aren’;t going for a wild card spot any more than the Yankees are. All three teams in the East have an excellent shot to win the division. After TB traded Snell I thought they’d drop off but Wander Franco looks like he’s going to help the offense and they will figure out some crazy approach to the pitching hole they have. Openers, 6 man rotation who knows!! It’s the Rays.
Other teams needing Castillo include Atlanta, San Diego, the Mets and Philly. Atlanta has prospects that could make it worth Cincy’s while.
Cincy isn’t known for having a brilliant front office but lets hope they are smarter than that idiot in Boston when it comes to trading. Mookie at the trade deadline last year with LAD, SD and ATL all fighting for superiority in the NL would have brought lots more than what they got from LAD. Cincy needs to be patient and wait like the Yankees did when they sent Chapman to the Cubs. That’s the way to maximize Castillo’s value.
DockEllisDee for president! Finally, a reasonable other random team fan.
@LazingLeopard- unfortunately it will cost a lot more then just Andujar for Castillo. I’m sure the Yankees would trade Deivi Garcia or Clarke Schmidt, Luis Gil along with Andy in a package. The Reds want stud outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez back also. Not happening in this lifetime. My guess is Castillo will be traded elsewhere by the trading deadline.
This reminds all of us Yankee fans of the Pittsburg Pirates ridiculous player requests for Cole in the not too distant past….and look at what they settled for from the Astros….not to demean the players acquired but it was a far more pedestrian package than the Andujar (vintage 2016) , Torres and several others demand they were making to the Yanks…..Castillo is very good in Cincy, but exactly how will that translate in NY and the AL East? Too many pitchers and players have been traded to the Yankees after good seasons somewhere else only to fall flat on their expectations once in NY.
The truth is none of us really knows how these players are valued by their clubs and exactly what would constitute a trade based on the multiple factors each team has in consideration of whether to make a move or not. As fans, we endlessly debate which is fun but far from the reality of what actually might happen most of the time.
@rocky7-well said, you definitely make an interesting point. Not every player is built for NY. Just to mention a few: Javier Vasquez, Jose Contreras, Jeff Weaver, Ted Lilly, Kevin Brown, and Sonny Gray. Lol. They all proved that they could pitch elsewhere when given the chance.
Thank god they didn’t settle for Andujar and Adams. That would have been potentially the worst trade in MLB history. At least Moran is average and Musgrove turned into a few quality prospects. Otherwise they would’ve traded a top 5 pitcher for two DFA candidates.
Because the Reds need another 3B.
Why in the blue hell would Cincinnati make that trade?
Who else you adding to get Castillo? It’s going to cost a lot more than Andujar.
Players who’ve been injured for the last two seasons (and it’s looking like it will be a third) don’t get aces under affordable deals in return
I really hope Rainey is healthy for the season
The Yankees are winning the AL with or without Castillo. The Reds probably should of traded Bauer for some pieces instead got nothing. The Yankees have a glut of talent and need to get someone if not Castillo. Lots of players out of options Tauchman, Ford, Cessa. I’m having mixed feelings about bringing Gardy back especially because they will lose Bruce, Dietrich, Ford or Tauchman. Those final roster spots make for some tough upcoming decisions.
The question with the Yankees is what happens if they lose a key starter or two for a 6-8 week period, like Kluber & Taillon (which is a legitimate concern)? They are very close to the CBT threshold and seem intent on staying below it. If they are in 1st place in June and lose starters to injury, do they trade for an established starter and exceed the CBT for the 3rd year in a row, or do they try to fill the void with younger, in-house options on the 40 man roster? I agree the Yankees are the favorite to win the division but a couple of key injuries can really change that prediction. The Yankees have zero wiggle room for in-season additions if they truly want to stay below the CBT.
Also, don’t overlook Boston this year. They won’t win the division but they have the potential for a playoff birth if everything comes together for them.
Your concern about Yankee pitching can happen to all 30 teams. Yanks have Schmidt, Garcia, Medina, and Abreu. I didn’t mention Gil because he needs a little more time in the minors. Don’t forget Severino will be back in June/July so that will fortify the rotation. You do mention this in your post and I believe this is the direction they will go. As for the Redsox they really need pitching but they will approach 81-85 wins which means they are moving in the right direction.
Not a chance Boston finishes above .500!!! Try 65 wins and the 4th pick in the draft AGAIN and into the future with Bloom at the helm.
Boston is only projected to be a couple games under .500 for 2021. They could use a piece on offense and spend next year for SP. Sox are flooded with $$$ and will be back to contending by 23’.
@Luc- tell me about Rainey if you can? I heard he’s got power stuff. Shocked the Reds actually traded him away.
he was previously a SP prospect of some note, moved quickly once he hit the pen. was well regarded for a RP prospect. I do remember there was a bit of shock when he was dealt but given CIN’s plans at that time it wasnt too surprising.
He threw 20 innings. Hardly a sure thing. His lack of control is his downfall. Historically, the control issues are real.
he also was carried into the World Series by the Nats as a rookie in 2019. that says something about him.
I’m glad he got some innings in the WS and postseason, gives him postseason experience when he becomes a key cauge in a BP
He is nasty when he is on. Power fastball and a great slider if he can locate it. He is developing a change up. Sorry for late response
@GarryHarris- I’m sure the Reds would offer Sonny Gray back to the Yankees centered around a package that included Miguel Andujar and Luis Gil. Obviously the Yankees would be wise to stay away after Gray’s last stint in NY. Lol. Sonny is fine away from the Yankees, that is.
Do you “fans” look at the other teams roster? Or do you blindly assume teams are pleading for more redundancy at their already log-jammed positions?
package that included Miguel Andujar and Luis Gil
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They might take those two as throw-ins, but there would need to be a serious prospect as the headliner. And it doesn’t matter what you think of your guys. Every other team will ante up more.
@Joe Brady- how is Luis Gil the #5 Yankee prospect a throw in? Schmidt is the Yankee’s 2nd best prospect. Those pitchers along with Andujar are plenty to get the trade with Castillo done. If the Reds want more then that their going to have to trade Castillo somewhere else.
And they will.
Gil = mostly an A-level player with a good FB, and control issues.
Andujar will likely not be on the NYY roster.
Schmidt a decent prospect, maybe #75-100.
Castillo will likely require both a top-50 AND a top-100.
As a Yankee fan since I was seven, I have seen some players simply fail in New York because of the annual expectations. Clearly, Gray fits that criteria.
I would imagine Andujar is currently worth a Low A lottery ticket or a depth RP. Maybe a bit more if/when DH goes universal.
I learned two things here; Yankee fans are assumed to be delusional if so many seriously considered my post and secondly, my sarcasm could use some work.
Your sarcasm is GREAT, best written sarcasm I’ve ever seen. You’ll probably end up in the Sarcastic Hall of Fame.
Thats how it works.
Rereading your comment. Not sure when you think people were suppose to see sarcasm and not a lowball trade offer.
It never dawned on me that it was anything but sarcasm.. He said ‘stop holding out for Tatis Jr’. I can’t believe anyone didn’t think he was being sarcastic.
Unless, conversely, it is all Yankee fans thinking ‘Andujar for Castillo is a good start, but we might have to add in another A+ lottery ticket’.
I haven’t watched Andujar play much but he seems to be universally hated as a 3B. I assume he has a decent arm, so why don’t they trade him for depth and let someone else develop him exclusively as a corner OF? If he’s been bad recently, and then he doesn’t have a path to more plying time to show that he isn’t bad currently, not sure what the Yanks plan is here.
I can see andujar on the royals for some reason
Hitting .275 with 25-30 HRs is no big deal, otherwise Puig would have been signed long ago. Seems ludicrous to suggest Andujar is an appealing part of an offer for any pitching, much less for an affordable and controllable ace. He should have learned how to play defense and stay off the IR.
@Finlander- when was the last time you googled Yasiel Puig? Smh. Nobody’s signing him with the problems he’s facing now. I would much rather have Miguel Andujar then Yasiel Puig right now. Lol. Puig might be going to jail. Andujar just needs to be traded. If he is part of a package it would considered a low risk/high reward type of trade for team acquiring him.
Well, I was being a LITTLE facetious. Point was that .275/25 Infirmary Andy, who doesn’t field, isn’t all that special. Definitely not a blue chip trade piece like so many claim him to be.
If Puig would have been signed a few months ago maybe he wouldn’t be in trouble, unless stealing 20 bases is illegal.
@Finlander- hitting .275-.280 25-30 homers is no big deal? Maybe you could do it for the Reds then? Smh. Cincinnati definitely could use Andujar’s production if he was healthy, which he isn’t.
I agree Andujar should be moved. Just don’t look for a staff pitching ace in return. Might get an Alec (no-hit) Mills or an Eric Lauer though.
@Finlander- with Andujar hurt again, it looks like he won’t be traded anywhere anyway soon. Only way he can prove his worth is to play. That was really my point. He is blocked by Gio Urshela at 3rd base, who is by far a better defender even if Andy was healthy.
Yep. You scored with Urshela – he broke out at the right time, and has a good glove too. I figured Andujar was more blocked by Voit and Stanton, as it didn’t appear to me he would make it as a third baseman.
And btw I did just Google Puig. Did not know…that is a huge problem no matter how it plays out. No place for that anywhere.
Does anyone know if there are statistics showing that players are getting hurt at a great frequency than in the past?
So many of the yankees have had one or maybe two good years and yet they’re a shoo-in to win? Or any of these supposed great players would easily fetch an ace pitcher in a trade. If any other team had fans this delusional the yankee fans would rip them mercilessly. And yet, they’ve won once (with a roster of cheaters) in two decades. And so it goes. The injuries and the excuses pile up while the yankee fans give no other teams their due for actually winning something. The Astros cheated. The Red Sox cheated. The Dodgers bought the fake championship. Waaah.
@whyhayzee- this is the year the Yankees are finally going to the World Series. Hopefully they win like they did in 2009. We’ll see. The Dodgers or the Braves should be really good this year. They’ll be tough to beat.
Yank4life – I’m not a Dodger fan but I can’t help but think any AL team is going to struggle with the NL winner this year. Cole is the only Yankee starter that would make the Dodgers staff!! I love Kluber but I wouldn’t be surprised if Urias and even Price out perform him in 2021. Definitely, Kershaw, Buehler and Bauer.
Hard to win a post season series when you can only throw Cole twice.
If Atlanta upsets the Dodgers, then the series could go 6 or 7 games but still, it’s not likely an AL team is going to beat the NL in 2021.
You continue to disappoint me in your trolling efforts, @whyhaze.
Being a college professor I’d think your efforts would be – at the very least – somewhat intellectually stimulating. But: nah. Same old dullsville.
Intellectual content: grade D for the afforemationed.
As a jazz musician…bro, where is the creativity? This heavy handed nonsense shows the creativity of a gerbil.
Grade: G for worse than an F on creativity.
As a marathon runner, you do show endurance. So there’s that. You’re on every thread insulting the Yankees players, fans, & management.
A- for volume.
You’re MLBTR epitaph would be:
“Whyhaze. He trolled Yankee fans a lot.”
You good with that?
I’m begging you to please step your game up. I suggest going through the old RAB comments & school on a poster named Rainbow Trout. Now there was a helluva good Yankee troll.
I hope you find this helpful.
This is a lame-ass generic post that could have been lifted from pretty much any fan board; just by scratching out the name of the target team in the original post and scrawling the word “YANKEES” in crayon. Show a little more pride and put in some effort.
Biggest reason Yankees don’t trade him is he has minimal value. No team will give high level prospects or proven big league players for a 1 year wonder. He’s got potential but until he harnesses it, he’s just a flash in the pan
I love Andújar and want him to play on the ML roster but the guy needs a shot somewhere else to play. Deal him for something we need and give this man a chance to get ML abs