Alright, so it’s not entirely true. Yes, Betances was indeed on the Yankees’ roster this past season, but barely so. The big righty reliever did not debut until Sept. 15, striking out a pair of Toronto Blue Jays after a long road back from shoulder trouble.
In the cruelest twist of fate, Betances partially tore his Achilles tendon and was deemed out for the year.
This occurred at the worst possible time for Betances, who became a free agent following the World Series. Now, the Yankees must decide whether to bring back the four-time All-Star as part of their deadly bullpen.