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The Yankees might have a hidden gem in the bullpen

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The Yankees are always searching for hidden value in their pitching staff, and Yerry De Los Santos might just be their latest bullpen find. The 27-year-old right-hander spent last season with the team’s Triple-A affiliate, logging 59 innings with a 4.12 ERA. While those numbers don’t jump off the page, there’s reason to believe De Los Santos has the tools to become a legitimate major league asset.

A Ground Ball Specialist With Upside

De Los Santos isn’t a high-strikeout reliever, but what he does well is limit hard contact and keep the ball on the ground—two qualities that often go underappreciated.