The Yankees did a small bit of roster housekeeping to add Brett Gardner to the 40-man roster so that he could participate in workouts on Tuesday. The veteran outfielder was officially signed to a one-year contract with a player option for 2022. Mark Feinsand has the details of the contract here.
To make room for Gardner, the team placed pitcher Luis Severino on the 60-day injured list. This was the most simple transaction expected from the Yankees’ several roster additions of the past month and a half. It was just a matter of time before spring training activities began and GM Brian Cashman would be allowed clear out Severino’s roster spot.