Prior to the 2022 season, the New York Yankees initiated a notable trade that saw Gio Urshela and Gary Sanchez moving to the Minnesota Twins in the renowned ‘Josh Donaldson deal.’
This trade not only brought Isiah Kiner-Falefa to the Yankees but also secured them an underestimated asset: Ben Rortvedt.
Due to injuries and his own difficulties offensively, the Yankees were unable to fully exploit Rortvedt’s potential at the MLB level last year. Nevertheless, he was a subtly valuable acquisition for the Yankees, given his proficiency in framing and latent offensive capability.
Following the recent injury to Jose Trevino, the Bombers were compelled to promote a catcher from the minors, and Rortvedt was the obvious choice.