NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Designated hitter Billy Butler is on his way to the New York Yankees.
Today’s Knuckleball’s Jon Heyman and Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reported Butler has signed with the Yankees. According to Rosenthal, Butler will be primarily used against lefties.
The move comes after general manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday that rookie outfielder Aaron Judge will probably miss the rest of the season with an oblique strain.
The Oakland Athletics have released Butler Sunday despite still owing him $10 million for next season.
Last month, Butler went on the concussion disabled list after a clubhouse altercation with teammate Danny Valencia.