Re-signing with Yankees Rizzo agreed to a contract with the Yankees on Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. Impact It's a two-year deal worth $32 million that includes an opt out after the first year, per Rogers, as Rizzo will return to the Yankees after being acquired from the Cubs ahead of the 2021 trade deadline. New York was also in the mix to sign Freddie Freeman but will instead bring back a familiar face. Rizzo hit .248/.344/.440 with 22 home runs and 61 RBI in 141 total games last year, and he'll be back with the Yankees for at least one full season.
MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE