The New York Yankees might be banned from signing Major League talent, but they’ve been active bringing on Minor League players to help build out their depth in Triple-A. After signing Rob Brantly to an extension as a depth piece and bringing on David Freitas as another veteran catcher, the Bombers looked to their bullpen for another reserve arm.
General manager Brian Cashman helped sign 30-year-old Jimmy Cordero to a contract after undergoing Tommy John surgery last March. The Yankees have a fetish for players coming off Tommy John surgery, but Cordero has posted solid numbers in the past.