A few weeks ago, when the Yankees’ non-roster invitees were announced, one name came as a surprise to many — that of infielder Derek Dietrich — primarily because he had not been linked at all to the Yankees over the course of the winter. Despite this, Dietrich has one of the easiest paths to breaking camp on the Major League roster, particularly among those without a spot on the 40-man roster.
Originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays, Dietrich made his Major League debut as a member of the Miami Marlins as a second baseman back in 2013.