BEN RORTVEDT NEWS

Haggerty hits pinch homer and M's hang on to beat Yanks 8-6

Pinch-hitter Sam Haggerty opened the seventh inning with a go-ahead homer, Andrés Muñoz escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth and the Seattle Mariners hung on for a 8-6 victory o...

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated, sent to Triple-A Rortvedt (knee) was activated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

Impact Rortvedt has been on the shelf since mid-May after undergoing knee surgery, but he's been deemed healthy after an 11-game rehab assignment. The 24-year-old may not see an opportunity in the big leagues this year while Jose Trevino and Kyle Higashioka remain healthy.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees bring 1-0 series advantage over Mariners into game 2

The New York Yankees lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners visit the Yankees to start 3-game series

The New York Yankees host the Seattle Mariners to begin a three-game series

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals look to end skid in matchup with the Yankees

The Kansas City Royals head into the matchup against the New York Yankees as losers of five games in a row

JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals look to end 5-game road skid, play the Yankees

The Kansas City Royals hit the road against the New York Yankees looking to break a five-game road losing streak

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals aim to end 3-game losing streak, take on the Yankees

The Kansas City Royals are looking to end their three-game skid with a victory over the New York Yankees

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets face the Yankees leading series 1-0

The New York Mets host the New York Yankees, leading the series 1-0

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Judge 2 HRs, top majors with 36 as Yankees beat Orioles 7-6

Aaron Judge extended his major league-leading home run total to 36 with a pair of towering shots and the New York Yankees edged the Baltimore Orioles 7-6

JULY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rehab shifted to Triple-A Rortvedt (knee) had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

Impact Rortvedt has been out since May 8 after suffering a left knee injury while rehabbing and has yet to make his season debut for the Yankees following the team acquiring him from the Twins via trade in March. He appears to be nearing a return though, joining Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after he went 1-for-12 with three runs and three walks over four contests with High-A Hudson Valley.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in rehab appearance Rortvedt (knee) went 0-for-2 with a walk in a rehab appearance with High-A Hudson Valley on Tuesday.

Impact This was technically Rortvedt's third rehab game this season, but it was his first since he picked up a knee injury May 8. The backstop underwent arthroscopic surgery for that issue, which came on the heels of an oblique strain that caused him to miss all of spring training the first month of the regular season. Rortvedt could work his way up to the majors at some point if he performs well while rehabbing, but he'll likely need an extended minor-league assignment considering the amount of time he has missed.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

India's two-run single caps comeback as Reds beat Yanks 4-3

Jonathan India drove in two runs with a go-ahead, bases-loaded single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds completed an unlikely comeback, rallying past the Ne...

JULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Begins rehabbing at High-A Rortvedt (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Hudson Valley on Tuesday.

Impact Rortvedt has resided on the Yankees' injured list all season and has played only two games in the minors, which both came during his initial rehab assignment last May before he was shut down after requiring arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. The young backstop has made a full recovery from the oblique injury that first forced him to the IL coming out of spring training, but he'll likely be in line for an extended rehab assignment as he looks to prove he's 100 percent healthy following knee surgery. Once he's activated from the IL, Rortvedt could challenge Kyle Higashioka for the Yankees' No. 2 catching job, as Jose Trevino appears locked in atop the depth chart after recently earning a spot on the American League All-Star team.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing game action Rortvedt (knee) took live batting practice Saturday and has been increasing his running, Randy Miller of NJ Advance Media reports. "I would say he's probably getting close to being...

Impact Rortvedt hasn't yet played this season after the Yankees acquired him in a trade with Minnesota in mid-March. The backstop was dealing with an oblique issue at the time of the deal, and he later picked up a knee injury that required surgery while rehabbing in May. Rortvedt was expected to compete for the primary catcher job when he was first dealt to New York, but Jose Trevino has hit well enough (.743 OPS) that such an opportunity may have passed, at least for this season.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

What's behind Yankees catcher Jose Trevino's offensive breakout?

Acquired as a defensive backup, catcher Jose Trevino has found a new offensive gear this season. He explained to Jake Mintz how he did it.

JUNE 20, 2022

Gary Sánchez, Twins agree to $9M deal, at midpoint

Catcher Gary Sánchez and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a $9 million, one-year contract

JUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins and Yankees meet to decide series winner

The Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins take on the Yankees after Polanco's 4-hit game

The Minnesota Twins play the New York Yankees after Jorge Polanco had four hits against the Yankees on Tuesday

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins take on the Yankees after Arraez's 4-hit game

The Minnesota Twins take on the New York Yankees after Luis Arraez's four-hit game on Sunday

JUNE 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yanks' Donaldson (shoulder) goes on 10-day injured list

Josh Donaldson was placed on the 10-day injured list by the New York Yankees due to right shoulder inflammation

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sheds crutches Rortvedt (knee) was walking normally without crutches Friday, Randy Miller of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Impact Rortvedt underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee May 18, and it was encouraging to see him regain his mobility less than two weeks after the procedure. The catcher is hopeful that he'll be able to return to game action in 4-to-6 weeks, which puts him in line with his initial recovery timetable of mid-to-late July.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to 60-day IL The Yankees transferred Rortvedt (knee) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.

Impact Rortvedt, who has been on the shelf all season, recently underwent arthroscopic left knee surgery and may not be available until after the All-Star break, so the move to the 60-day IL won't affect his recovery timeline. Instead, the transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for fellow catcher Rob Brantly, who re-signed with the Yankees and had his contract selected from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre when New York placed backstop Kyle Higashioka on the COVID-19-related injured list prior to Sunday's doubleheader with the White Sox.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Catcher Ben Rortvedt Undergoes Knee Surgery Rortvedt’s career with the Yankees began with an oblique injury. Now he’s sidelined after left knee surgery.

MAY 18, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Yankees' Catcher Ben Rortvedt Undergoes Knee Surgery Rortvedt’s career with the Yankees began with an oblique injury. Now he’s sidelined after left knee surgery.

MAY 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Undergoes surgery Rortvedt (knee) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Wednesday.

Impact Rortvedt missed the start of the regular season due to an oblique injury, and his rehab assignment was recently paused due to a knee injury that ultimately required surgery. The procedure was classified as a meniscus clean-up, and the backstop is expected to have a recovery timetable of 6-to-8 weeks prior to returning to game action. As a result, the 24-year-old will likely be sidelined until at least late June or sometime in July.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE