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Yankees sign ex-Mets pitcher Oliver Perez: What it means

TORONTO -- The Yankees have added ex-Mets pitcher Oliver Perez, according to Team Mexico Baseball.

It's a minor-league deal, according to reports.

Here's what it could mean:

Triple-A depth: According to The Athletic's Marc Carig, right-handed reliever Giovanny Gallegos will start the season on the Triple-A disabled list with a groin injury. Perez slides into his spot.

Plenty of experience: Perez, who spent five years with the Mets, has pitched in 15 big-league seasons. In 2017, Perez made 50 appearances for the Nationals, posting a 4.