In a season of adjustments, the New York Yankees had a few key decisions to make before wrapping up their regular campaign, particularly about prospect playing time and veterans seeking playoff action. Shortly after waiving Josh Donaldson, the Yankees bid farewell to fan-favorite outfielder Harrison Bader, who quickly found a new home with the Cincinnati Reds.
Cincinnati, in dire need of centerfield reinforcements, found Bader to be an ideal fit. During his 84-game tenure with the Yankees, the 29-year-old posted a .240 batting average and a .278 OBP, adding seven home runs, 37 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases to his season statistics.