I was really hoping the Yankees would snag Andrew Chafin to bolster the bullpen this season. It felt like a perfect fit—his lefty arm, his experience, and, let’s be honest, with the Yankees' updated beard policy, he would’ve looked fantastic in pinstripes. I’m half-joking, but still, Chafin had all the makings of a great addition to the Bronx.
Unfortunately, things didn’t pan out. I guess all those rumors were either just hot air, or maybe the Yankees weren’t as interested as I thought. Whatever the reason, Chafin is officially off the board.
The veteran reliever signed a minor league deal on Monday, heading to spring training with the Detroit Tigers—the same team that traded him to the Texas Rangers last summer. It’s a bit of a homecoming, as Chafin has already made 105 appearances for Detroit, with 64 games in 2022 and 41 last season before being moved at the deadline.
This marks the fourth time in five seasons that Chafin was part of a trade deadline deal. At 34 years old, he’s got a solid 3.75 ERA over 601 big league appearances spanning 11 seasons and six teams. His experience and versatility could have been a real asset to the Yankees, but instead, Detroit gets another shot to see what Chafin can bring to the table.
While it’s a bit of a bummer for Yankees fans like myself, I wish Chafin the best of luck with the Tigers. Who knows—maybe he’ll be on the move again by the next trade deadline. Until then, the Yankees’ bullpen dreams will have to adjust without him. Oh well.
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