The Yankees introduced that outfielder Taylor Trammell has been designated for task. The transfer opens up a 26-man roster spot for utilityman Jon Berti, who has been activated from the 10-day injured listing after lacking the final three weeks resulting from a groin pressure.
In a bit greater than 5 weeks’ time, Trammell has been DFA’ed by three totally different organizations. The Mariners designated Trammell simply previous to Opening Day, and the Dodgers claimed the outfielder off waivers just a few days later. Los Angeles then returned Trammell to DFA limbo in mid-April, and Trammell discovered himself rapidly on the transfer as soon as extra when the Yankees positioned a declare.
Trammell is out of minor league choices, therefore the whirlwind of transactions as groups have needed to attempt to sneak him by way of waivers to be able to formally outright him off the 40-man roster. It wouldn’t be a shock to see Trammell claimed once more if one more membership has want for some outfield depth, so he may quickly add a fourth staff to his 2024 resume.
Over 5 video games apiece with the Dodgers and Yankees, Trammell has solely eight plate appearances. (He had a stroll and successful in his two PA with New York, giving him one of many few good batting strains in Yankees franchise historical past.) Trammell has hit solely .167/.270/.363 over 359 profession MLB plate appearances, which has dimmed his star after a number of years as a top-100 ranked prospect throughout his time within the minors.
The dreaded “Quad-A” label may apply right here since Trammell has continued to rake at Triple-A, however between his pace and talent to play all three outfield positions, Trammell has nonetheless managed to draw consideration for roster spots. His previous blue-chip prospect standing has additionally undoubtedly helped, as some groups may assume Trammell may nonetheless have a post-hype breakout in him at age 26.