With the New York Yankees signing relief pitcher Adam Ottavino to a three-year, $27 million offer sheet, the Bombers have solidified what might now be the league’s most daunting bullpen.
Retaining Zach Britton several weeks ago was the first move in building a deep pitching rotation, and with David Robertson departing to the Phillies to act as their primary closer, there was one spot left fr the taking.
A surprising signing by the Yankees:
With rumors of general manager Brian Cashman playing hop-scotch with Manny Machado, the idea of signing Ottavino slipped out the back door.