Paul DeJong signs minor-league deal with Yankees, source confirms
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong hits a solo home run off New York Mets relief pitcher Chris Flexen during the eighth inning of an MLB baseball game at Citi Field on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
The Yankees have signed veteran infielder Paul DeJong to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training, a baseball source confirmed on Sunday.
DeJong, 32, is a nine-year veteran who spent last season with Washington. He hit .228 in 57 games for the Nationals.
DeJong was once a budding star shortstop with the Cardinals. He finished second in the NL Rookie of the Year voting in 2017 and was an All-Star in 2019. But he has settled into a utility role over the last few seasons, bouncing around to five different teams since leaving St. Louis.
DeJong will give the Yankees insurance, joining Amed Rosario as a righthanded-hitting infield option with Anthony Volpe expected to start the season on the injured list after undergoing shoulder surgery.
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