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Yankees sign veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt to minor‑league contract
The New York Yankees added veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt on a minor‑league deal. The 34‑year‑old was immediately assigned to the team's Triple‑A affiliate, providing depth and an emergency option behind the plate as the trade deadline approaches.
Bethancourt has logged parts of eight major‑league seasons with the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, Tampa Bay Rays, Miami Marlins and Chicago Cubs. He most recently played for the Iowa Cubs' Triple‑A club, appearing in 59 games, hitting 11 home runs, driving in 38 runs and posting a .466 slugging percentage.
The signing does not affect the Yankees’ ongoing search for a full‑time major‑league catcher before the August 3 deadline; it is intended solely as additional catching depth.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The signing does not impact the Yankees’ search for a major‑league catcher before the trade deadline. ca.sports.yahoo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] In Triple‑A for the Iowa Cubs he appeared in 59 games, hit 11 home runs and posted a .466 slugging percentage. ca.sports.yahoo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bethancourt provides catcher depth and an emergency option for the Yankees. ca.sports.yahoo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] He has played parts of eight MLB seasons for the Braves, Padres, Athletics, Rays, Marlins and Cubs. ca.sports.yahoo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The New York Yankees signed Christian Bethancourt to a minor‑league contract. ca.sports.yahoo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Christian Bethancourt is 34 years old.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bethancourt was assigned to the Yankees’ Triple‑A affiliate. ca.sports.yahoo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bethancourt was released by the Chicago Cubs earlier this month.