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Yankees sign Danny Espinsoa: What it means

Four!

Danny Espinosa became the fourth contestant in the Yankees' utility infield battle when he signed a minor-league contract with the team Monday.

Espinsoa could also push to become the team's starting second baseman in spring training.

Here's what you need to know about the signing:

What's Espinosa done lately?: He played 93 games last season: 77 with the Angels, eight with the Mariners and eight with the Rays. Overall, he hit .173 with six homers and a .523 OPS. He struck out 109 times in 266 at-bats.