The New York Yankees signed veteran infielder Neil Walker on Monday morning, according to a report from Yahoo Sports’ Jeff Passan.
Source: Second baseman Neil Walker has agreed to a deal with the New York Yankees. Still pending a physical.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 12, 2018
FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman reports that the deal will be worth about $5 million.
neil walker and yankees are finalizing a deal. will be MLB deal. believed to be about $5M. @JeffPassan 1st
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 12, 2018
Walker, 32, joins the fray in Tampa for the infield spots vacated by third baseman Chase Headley, traded to the San Diego Padres and second baseman Starlin Castro, traded to the Miami Marlins, in the offseason.