NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The Yankees appear to have a new utility pitcher.
According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Bombers have reached an agreement with veteran left-hander Jon Niese. The minor league contract is contingent on Niese passing a physical.
Assuming the deal is finalized, Niese would compete for a bullpen spot. He could also be used as a spot starter.
Niese, 30, spent his first eight seasons with the Mets, going 61-61 with an ERA around 4.00. He was traded to Pittsburgh following the 2015 season in a deal that brought second baseman Neil Walker to New York.