Ex-Red Sox Slugger Appears To Be Odd Man Out Of Yankees Roster Heading Into Offseason
The New York Yankees waited until the very last minute to fill out their Opening Day roster this season, calling upon a former Boston Red Sox slugger to complete their team.
That slugger was outfielder Franchy Cordero, who, less than one year later, appears to be one of the lowest men on the Yankees 40-man roster.
"Cordero’s powerful first impression with the Yankees feels like an eternity ago," NJ.com's Max Goodman wrote Monday. "Since he hit four home runs in five games in April, he spent much of the season in Triple-A as a last-resort outfielder on the 40-man roster, going 6-for-44 in 17 big-league games."
As Goodman noted, Cordero appeared to be a steal early on. However, his early-season run was nothing more than a hot stretch.
The 29-year-old hit .188 with eight extra-base hits including six home runs, 13 RBIs and a .689 OPS in 24 games this season. Red Sox fans will not be surprised by his 25-to-2 strikeout-to-walk ratio paired with some notable defensive blunders.
The Yankees enter the offseason in a similar position as the Red Sox. Both franchises are expected to make some notable moves after missing the postseason. With that being said, New York will need to clear up some space on the 40-man roster and Cordero is unlikely to survive the roster overhaul.
A lack of outfield production -- outside of Aaron Judge -- haunted the Yankees all season long and will be a point of emphasis entering the winter.
After a largely unsuccessful stint, Cordero is expected to be looking for a new home in 2024.
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