The New York Yankees announced that Brett Gardner was officially extended on a one-year deal with a team option in 2021, settling at $12.5 million. Gardner, who will likely play the first half of 2020 in center field with Aaron Hicks recovering from Tommy John surgery, had a solid 2019 campaign, setting career highs in both home runs and RBIs.
Here’s what the official Yankees press release said about their esteemed veteran:
Gardner, 36, hit .251/.325/.503 (123-for-491) with 86 runs, 26 doubles, 7 triples, 28 home runs, 74 runs batted in, 52 walks and 10 stolen bases over 141 games in 2019, setting career highs in home runs, RBI and slugging percentage.