Over the past couple of days, the Yankees have made a concerted effort to stash left-handed bullpen arms, adding another intriguing option by claiming Brent Headrick off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. Headrick, a towering 6’6″, 235-pound lefty, brings an interesting mix of strikeout potential and ground-ball tendencies, making him a worthwhile project for pitching coach Matt Blake.
Headrick’s Strengths and Weaknesses
At 27 years old, Headrick spent most of last season in the Twins’ minor league system, logging 18 innings at the Triple-A level with a 2.00 ERA. He struck out batters at an impressive 11.