The Yankees continued trimming their spring training roster over the weekend, sending two more players to minor league camp. Catcher Omar Martinez and right-handed pitcher Leonardo Pestana were both reassigned, with neither expected to make a push for the Opening Day roster.
While these moves aren’t surprising, they offer insight into the team’s depth and how the minor league system is shaping up for the upcoming season.
Martinez’s Next Step in the System
Martinez, 23, is a left-handed hitting catcher who spent last season at High-A Hudson Valley, putting together a respectable offensive campaign.