The New York Yankees have re-signed infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario to a one-year, $2.5 million contract to add right-handed balance against left-handed pitching. Rosario, acquired at last season's trade deadline, hit .303 in 16 games with the team after joining from the Washington Nationals. The move addresses a key vulnerability in the lineup, as noted by general manager Brian Cashman.
The New York Yankees addressed a persistent need for offensive balance during the Winter Meetings by re-signing versatile infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario to a one-year contract worth $2.5 million, according to multiple sources including MLB.com and The Athletic. The agreement, first reported by the YES Network, includes up to $225,000 in incentive bonuses and has not yet been officially confirmed by the club.
Rosario, who turns 30 in 2026, was acquired from the Washington Nationals on July 26, 2025, in exchange for right-hander Clayton Beeter and outfielder Browm Martinez. In 16 games with the Yankees last season, he batted .303 (10-for-33) with three doubles, one home run, and five RBIs over 33 plate appearances. His stint was briefly interrupted by a 10-day injured list placement due to a left SC joint sprain. Across 63 games split between the Nationals and Yankees, Rosario posted a .276/.309/.436 slash line (50-for-181), including six home runs and 23 RBIs. He was particularly effective against left-handed pitchers, hitting .302 (35-for-116) with a career mark of .298/.336/.464 in 1,196 plate appearances, and a 125 wRC+ last season.
Defensively, Rosario provides flexibility at third base, second base, right field, and shortstop, though he graded negatively in metrics like minus-5 outs above average and minus-4 Defensive Runs Saved at third base. The Yankees plan to use him in a platoon role, potentially spelling Ryan McMahon at third base—whom Cashman praised for his defense despite offensive struggles against lefties—or backing up Jazz Chisholm Jr. at second base.
As Cashman prepared to depart the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida, he emphasized the lineup's left-handed heavy composition. "I definitely want to give Aaron Boone some legitimate choices so he can match up when we’re facing a left-handed starter, because obviously we’re so left-handed that it’s a vulnerability right now," Cashman said. "There’s not a lot of right-handed bats in the game that are accessible."
This signing joins other roster moves, including re-signings of Tim Hill, Trent Grisham, Ryan Yarbrough, Oswaldo Cabrera, and Clarke Schmidt, plus minor league deals for Drake Fellows and Bradley Hanner. The Yankees, who selected Cade Winquest in the Rule 5 Draft, continue addressing depth needs amid injuries to players like Anthony Volpe.
