Veteran Pitcher Elects to Leave Yankees for Diamondbacks: Report

Veteran Pitcher Elects to Leave Yankees for Diamondbacks: Report

The New York Yankees signed a veteran of nine major league seasons to a minor league contract in May, but now he's on the move for a better opportunity.

Veteran Pitcher Opts Out of Yankees Contract, Signs With Diamondbacks

Anthony DeSclafani is on the move again. After signing a minor league deal with the New York Yankees in May, the 35-year-old right-hander has opted out and inked a major league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.With no path to the Bronx, DeSclafani sees a clearer opportunity to return to the majors in Arizona, where pitching depth has become a serious concern.Anthony DeSclafani, who the Yankees recently took a minor league flyer on, has use…

Anthony DeSclafani Opts Out Of Deal With Yankees, Will Sign With Diamondbacks

Right-hander Anthony DeSclafani has opted out of his minor league deal with the Yankees and is joining the Diamondbacks, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post. It’s unclear if he’ll be signing a major or minor league deal with Arizona. DeSclafani, 35, signed a minor league deal with the Yankees about a month ago. He has since made five starts at the Triple-A level, allowing 4.50 earned runs per nine in his 20 innings. He struck out 22.2% of …