The New York Yankees have signed outfielder Luis Gonzalez to a minor-league deal, adding depth to their outfield unit. Gonzalez previously had stints in the majors with the Chicago White Sox in 2020 and 2021 before joining the San Francisco Giants in 2022. In his 2022 season with the Giants, he played 96 games and posted decent numbers, including a .254 batting average, 4 home runs, 36 RBIs, and a .683 OPS. However, Gonzalez missed most of the following season due to back surgery.
The Yankees, who have been active in reshaping their outfield, including trades for Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo, see Gonzalez as a potential asset with upside at the plate. While playing time in the majors might be limited given the team’s outfield depth, Gonzalez has the opportunity to compete for a role as the team’s fourth outfielder. The minor-league deal represents a low-risk, high-reward move for the Yankees, considering Gonzalez’s potential and the fact that he didn’t play in the majors for most of the previous season.
