The Yankees proceed their offseason with an addition to the workforce’s infield depth.
Paul DeJong and the workforce agreed to a minor league, per New York Put up’s Jon Heyman.
The transfer sends the 32-year outdated to the Bronx after spending the 2025 MLB season with the Washington Nationals. DeJong, who was restricted to 57 video games in 2025 as a result of a fractured nostril, slashed .228/.269/.373 with six residence runs and 23 RBI.
DeJong possible will likely be an infield depth piece for the Bombers’ main league squad in 2026. The nine-year veteran performed shortstop, third base, second base and first base final season in Washington.
DeJong’s expertise at shortstop might land him some enjoying time on the place with Anthony Volpe anticipated to be out till Might after present process left shoulder surgical procedure.
Because it stands, the Yankees are prone to have Oswaldo Cabrera or Jose Caballero slated because the Opening Day shortstop.
DeJong’s addition comes weeks after the Yankees re-signed utilityman Amed Rosario and right-handed pitcher Paul Blackburn.
Followers are nonetheless ready on a choice from Cody Bellinger, who stays a preferred free agent goal after spending one season in pinstripes.

