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Yankees Option Randy Vasquez, Recall Matt Krook

By Nick Deeds | May 27, 2023 at 9:13am CDT

The Yankees announced this morning that the club has recalled left-hander Matt Krook to the big league club following the decision last night to option right-hander Randy Vasquez to Triple-A.

Krook, 28, was converted to relief ahead of the 2023 campaign after being selected to the Yankees’ 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft during the offseason. A fourth-round pick by the Giants in the 2016 draft, Krook spent time in the Giants and Rays organizations before joining the Yankees in 2021. Prior to 2023, the lefty prospect had primarily been used as a starter, with a 3.57 ERA in 244 2/3 innings at the Double-A and Triple-A levels during his time in the Yankees organization. Despite those solid numbers, Krook was moved to the bullpen thanks to command issues; the lefty has never had a walk rate below 10% in a full season throughout his entire professional career.

So far, the move to the pen has proved to be a revelation for Krook. He’s posted a microscopic 1.04 ERA with a 1.79 FIP in 17 1/3 innings at Triple-A across twelve appearances this season. While his walk rate is still a concerning 16.9%, he’s striking out a whopping 47.9% of batters faced, mitigating the issue to an extent. Krook has clearly shown enough that the Yankees believe him to be ready for a debut in the big leagues, where he will provide the club with a quality left-handed option alongside Wandy Peralta.

Headed back to Triple-A to make room for Krook on the roster is Vasquez, who started yesterday’s game for the Yankees in a major league debut of his own. The 24-year-old righty held his own against a tough Padres lineup, allowing two runs on four hits (one home run) and three walks while striking out six in 4 2/3 innings of work. Vasquez figures to act as a depth starter for the Yankees in Triple-A going forward, a valuable role given the numerous injury woes the Yankees has suffered in the rotation so far in 2023.

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  1. Captain-Judge99

    2 years ago

    Wow that was fast. Talk about a short leash.

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    • Gasu1

      2 years ago

      He’ll be back. Yankees use guys with options left as a way to effectively expand the ML pitching roster.

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    • Ronk325

      2 years ago

      It was always going to nothing more than a spot start for Vazquez. German is back from his suspension soon so the rotation is full for now

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      • ctbronx7

        2 years ago

        Oh boy! Can’t wait to watch German — no longer helped out by sticky stuff — get shelled on his next start.

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        • bronxmac77

          2 years ago

          This guy… ^
          ):0o

          Oh, boy! Oh boy oh boy oh boy!

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        • Captain-Judge99

          2 years ago

          It’s horrible to lose your starting pitching job to a krook.

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    • rottenboyfriend

      2 years ago

      When R Yankee fans gonna realize they will never be in another World Series as long as Cashman is the GM! Top 4 players making 150M per season combined! So the other 22 roster spots share the 120M left over if U subtract the 10M per Hicks is making the next three years to play somewhere else! 120M divided by the other 22 roster spots is just over 5M per! So U don’t have enough funds to have a competitive roster combined. How this guy is still allowed to run the Yankees is beyond me and Rendon has yet to throw his first pitch!

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      • bronxmac77

        2 years ago

        Yankees fans don’t hire the GM.
        You’re preaching to the choir, Reverend.

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  2. bronxmac77

    2 years ago

    Thanks for the effort, Randy. Nice debut. Now, get out. Scram.

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    • Little Stevie Janowsky

      2 years ago

      Did nurse Debby put extra cinnamon in the rice pudding today just how you like it?

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      • bronxmac77

        2 years ago

        Is that rice pudding on your lip?
        Or are you ‘collecting autographs’ again?

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  3. Viveleempireevil

    2 years ago

    Watched Vasquez last night. He has legit swing/miss stuff. His command and his pitch mix need some work. But he’s thisclose.

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    • Gwynning

      2 years ago

      Great movement, nice breaking balls. Made my Pads appear baffled for awhile. I especially enjoyed the look on Carp’s face when that backdoor punchy crossed the plate. You’ll see Vasquez back soon, he’ll be bounced up and down according to the Yanks’ needs.

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    • bronxmac77

      2 years ago

      Yeah, he hit three guys, with breaking pitches. The last one cost him, because it brought up Soto, who hit that bomb – instead of leading off the next inning.

      Overall, fine effort.

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      • Herc33

        2 years ago

        Had 3 walks too. Honestly getting out of there only giving up 2 runs with those 6 free base runners was pretty crafty. Solid debut.

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  4. Mercenary.Freddie.Freeman

    2 years ago

    Just imagine how bad this Yankees team would have been without Judge so far this year.

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  5. Niceee

    2 years ago

    For a couple weeks we didn’t have to imagine…it was dismal

    3
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  6. nottinghamforest13

    2 years ago

    Randy Poffo was also a baseball player.

    2
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    • NyyD-Rock

      2 years ago

      Dig it! Too hot to handle! Too cold to hold!

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  7. DoubleStix

    2 years ago

    Totally doesn’t look like a Randy.

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  8. bronxmac77

    2 years ago

    This HPU sucks sour buttermilk.

    Reply
  9. bronxmac77

    2 years ago

    Bottom 9th.
    Need ‘in play, run(s)’

    Reply
  10. bronxmac77

    2 years ago

    Good grief, this HPU…

    Reply
  11. bronxmac77

    2 years ago

    Extra innings. Slo-pitch softball rules.

    Reply
  12. bronxmac77

    2 years ago

    Take back what you said about IKF?
    TAKE IT BACK!
    ):0o

    Reply
  13. whyhayzee

    2 years ago

    If his whole family shows up, it’s going to spoil the broth.

    Reply
  14. bronxmac77

    2 years ago

    The Yankees ‘Ace’ can’t hold 4-5 run leads? Really?

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