For the second straight season, the Yankees have signed veteran infielder Derek Dietrich to a minor league contract. Dietrich, who last appeared in the majors in 2020 with the Rangers, split the 2021 season between the Yankees’ and Nationals’ Triple-A affiliates.
The 32-year-old put together an odd line during his time with Scranton, slashing .215/.413/.393 as a RailRider. That on-base ability has kept Dietrich among the ranks of the professionals, with his last two major league campaigns amounting to a combined .189/.332/.462 line.
Dietrich has played every defensive position outside of shortstop and catcher. He’s primarily found himself on the infield dirt in recent years, appearing mostly at first and second base with Scranton.