The former Yankees platoon bat and fourth outfielder and has landed a multi-year contract.
After hitting an disappointing .217/.296/.399 (92 OPS+) from 2012 to 2014--and jumping between four different teams--it seemed rather likely that Chris Young's career was almost over. His defense was certainly serviceable, but no team was going to make room for a below-average corner outfielder with a major platoon split. That platoon split, though, turned into a career resurgence.
Young was released by the Mets on August 15, 2014, and the Yankees picked him up as a free agent 12 days later.