The news of Miguel Andujar’s return to Triple-A on Tuesday came as a disappointment to some Yankees fans. After the recent success from multiple Baby Bombers at the major league level, and Andujar’s solid spring (.262/.273/.643 with 4 home runs), many were looking forward to seeing another home-grown youngster crack the Opening Day lineup and enjoy a breakout rookie season like Gary Sanchez and Aaron Judge had in the previous two seasons.
Instead, the Opening Day third baseman will be Brandon Drury (unless his elbow doesn’t heal). Drury, 25, brings two full seasons of major league experience and some underwhelming offensive statistics with him to the Bronx, which likely adds to the frustration of having to wave goodbye to Andujar for now.