Earlier today, the Yankees declined the club option on LHP Joely Rodríguez.
Additionally, the Yankees added C Donny Sands to the Major League roster.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) November 7, 2021
Former Empire and Salpointe standout Donny Sands was drafted by the Yankees in the 8th Round of the 2015 draft as a third-baseman but the organization moved him over to the catcher spot where he began to shine this past year. Sands was called up to the Yankees based on Rule-5 eligibility (signed 18 years or younger with 5 years of experience.)
Sands split last season between Double-A Somerset and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, hitting a combined .261 with 18 homers and 56 RBI.
Sand Cannon!!
Donny Sands hits a solo home run in the 7th. pic.twitter.com/4QkfbwaKiP
— SWB RailRiders (@swbrailriders) September 12, 2021
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