Yankees poach Red Sox pitcher, build their bullpen depth

Ex-Red Sox pitcher Tyler Danish signs with the Yankees.
Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Michael Bennington
Friday December 30, 2022

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The Yankees are rumored to be getting a member of the Red Sox’s bullpen for the 2022 season. They want to add more depth to their bullpen. Jon Heyman of the New York Post says that Tyler Danish is going to sign with the Yankees.

According to Heyman, the Yankees have agreed to sign Tyler Danish for a minor-league deal. Danish played for the Red Sox last season. His Yankees’ deal includes an invitation to spring training for potential major league consideration.

Tyler Danish, who is 28 years old, was relieved in 32 games for the Red Sox last season. He had a 5.13 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. The White Sox picked him in the second round of the 2013 draft and the pitcher started his professional baseball career with them. Through September 21, the right-handed pitcher had a much better 3.96 ERA and a .232 average against. Unfortunately, Danish’s 2022 ERA went up by more than a run because of the seven earned runs he gave up in his last t