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.