The Yankees’ experiment with Roansy Contreras was short-lived, as the 25-year-old right-handed reliever was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles on Friday afternoon. New York had only recently picked up Contreras, a familiar face in the organization, but his inconsistent track record made him expendable when the team needed to clear roster space.
Contreras’ Rollercoaster Career
Contreras has shown flashes of potential over the years but has never put it all together at the major league level. In 2024, he pitched 68.1 innings between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Angels, posting a 4.