Amed Rosario Returns to the Yankees with a Million-Dollar Contract
The New York Yankees have secured the return of versatile Dominican player Amed Rosario, who has signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract for the 2026 Major League Baseball season. This decision comes after Rosario’s outstanding performance with the New York team after being acquired at the 2025 Trade Deadline, thus facilitating his continuity in the organization. In the previous season, split between the Washington Nationals and the Yankees, Rosario proved his worth with a batting average of .276, hitting six home runs, driving in 23 runs, and recording a slugging percentage of .436, his personal best, in 62 games.Despite his career on seven different teams over nine seasons in the Major Leagues, Rosario remains a valuable player for his versatility, offensive ability, and experience in various defensive positions. In 2025, he played at third base, second base, right field, and shortstop, offering great depth to the team. Amed Rosario, who was considered the fifth-best baseball prospect according to MLB Pipeline in 2017, debuted in the Major Leagues with the New York Mets and was later part of the trade that brought Francisco Lindor to Cleveland in 2021. With the Guardians, Rosario had two successful seasons, excelling in 2022 by leading the Majors with nine triples. Since leaving Cleveland, Rosario has taken on a utility player role, providing experience and defensive consistency on teams like the Dodgers, Reds, Rays, Nationals, and now, again, the Yankees, who value his ability to play multiple positions and his lifetime batting average of .273.Rosario has played for seven different organizations over nine seasons in the Major Leagues.
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