Baseball Bar-B-Cast | MLB Network Radio: Did the retention of Aaron Judge have an impact on Carlos Ródon’s decision to sign with the Yankees? He says “it had a lot to do with it.” By re-signing No. 99, explained that it demonstrated the franchise’s willingness to win; had Judge not re-signed, the Bronx would not have been as enticing a destination.
Sports Illustrated | Max Goodman: In order to make room for Tommy Kahnle on the 40-man roster, the Yankees DFA’d Lucas Luetge, who is a lefty reliever. However, it seems New York believes that they have a replacement for Luetge in left-hander Matt Krook in the ‘pen.