MLB Salary Arbitration Eligibles List
MLB Salary Arbitration Eligibles List2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JON BERTI #19 - THIRD BASEMAN - NEW YORK YANKEES
1 HR •
6 RBI •
.273 AVG
1 HR
6 RBI
.273 AVG
Battling hip injury Manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Berti was left off the Yankees' World Series roster due to a right hip flexor injury, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Yankees skipper noted that Berti's injury occurred while he was running the bases in Game 4 of the ALCS, and he would have been part of the roster had he not gotten hurt. Because of the utility man's absence, Nestor Cortes (elbow) will rejoin New York's roster to provide additional pitching depth for the World Series.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Cortes added, Berti off World Series roster The Yankees announced their World Series roster prior to Game 1 against the Dodgers on Friday night in Los Angeles, selecting left-hander Ne...
OCTOBER 25 • MLB.COM
Absent from World Series roster Berti is not on the Yankees' World Series roster.
Impact Berti has made three starts at first base against lefties this postseason, but the Yankees have elected to carry Nestor Cortes (elbow) on their World Series roster instead. With Berti off the roster, the Yankees will either start Anthony Rizzo or Oswaldo Cabrera at first base versus left-handers.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
World Series rosters: Dodgers add Vesia, Graterol and Rojas, and Cortes returns to Yankees
Left-hander Alex Vesia, right-hander Brusdar Graterol and infielder Miguel Rojas were added to the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series roster before Friday’s opener and left-hander N...OCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yankees' Chisholm accuses Royals' Garcia of intentionally trying to hurt teammate during ALDS win
Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. accused the Royals’ Maikel Garcia of intentionally trying to hurt Anthony Volpe while sliding into second base during Game 4 of their tense...OCTOBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back at first base for Game 4 Berti is starting at first base and batting ninth Thursday in Game 4 of the ALDS in Kansas City, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.
Impact Berti received his first professional start at first base in Game 2 and will be back there in Game 4 as the Yankees try to close out the series. Oswaldo Cabrera will begin the contest on the bench.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees give Jon Berti professional debut at first base vs. Royals in ALDS Game 2
Jon Berti will make his first professional start at first base when the New York Yankees play the Kansas City Royals in Game 2 of the AL Div...OCTOBER 7
New York Yankees Starting Jon Berti At First For ALDS Game 2 Berti has never played first base during his MLB career.
OCTOBER 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Yankees' Jon Berti to make debut at 1B in Game 2 of ALDS Jon Berti was in the New York Yankees’ starting lineup for Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the visiting Kansas City Ro...
OCTOBER 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Berti turns dazzling unassisted double play in professional debut at first as Yankees lose in ALDS
Jon Berti looked like a Gold Glove winner in his first professional game at first baseOCTOBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting at first base in Game 2 Berti is starting at first base and batting ninth Monday in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Royals.
Impact The 34-year-old Berti has never played first base before in the majors or minors, but he's been working out at the position in recent days and the Yankees feel comfortable with how he's looked there to throw him into the fire. Oswaldo Cabrera -- who started at first base in Game 1 and went 1-for-4 with a double and three strikeouts -- will begin the contest on the bench.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Speedster Duke Ellis is on Yankees' ALDS roster after playing just 11 major league games
Duke Ellis, a 26-year-old speedster who has played just 11 major league games, is on the New York Yankees' roster for the AL Division Series against Kansas CityOCTOBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Verdugo hits go-ahead single as Yankees end regular season with 6-4 win over Pirates
Alex Verdugo hit a go-ahead, two-run single with the bases loaded and two outs in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees ended the regular season with a 6-4 victory over the Pi...SEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swipes bag, reaches three times Berti went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's win over Oakland. He was also hit by a pitch.
Impact Berti singled in his second trip to the plate before eventually stealing third as part of a double steal with Anthony Volpe. The infielder would go on to reach three times in the contest after also being hit by a pitch in the eighth, showing that he can be a solid contributor for the Yankees in his first start since May 24. It marked Berti's fourth multi-hit performance this season while the stolen base was his fifth on the campaign.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Judge's homerless streak reaches career-high 16 games, Yanks beat Red Sox 2-1 on Soto's hit in 10th
Juan Soto hit a game-ending single leading off the 10th inning to lift the New York Yankees over the Boston Red Sox 2-1 as Aaron Judge’s homerless streak stretched to a career-high...SEPTEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yankees edge Royals 4-3 in 11 innings on infield single by Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a game-ending infield single with one out in the 11th inning and the New York Yankees outlasted the Kansas City Royals for a 4-3 victorySEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brought back from IL The Yankees reinstated Berti (calf) from the 60-day injured list Monday.
Impact Berti is back with the Yankees for the first time since late May after completing a lengthy recovery from a left calf strain. Prior to being activated, Berti was sent out on an extended rehab assignment, during which he slashed .342/.422/.526 with two home runs and five walks over 12 games. Though Berti looks to be dialed in at the plate, he'll have to settle for a utility role with the Yankees and may not be guaranteed much more than the occasional start against left-handed pitching.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return Sunday Berti (calf) will continue his minor-league rehab stint through the weekend and "a handful of days" into next week, per Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Yankees can add two players when rosters expand Sunday, but Berti won't be one of them. The utility man has been rehabbing with Double-A Somerset since Aug. 24 and has gone 2-for-12 with a home run, three RBI and a 2:4 BB:K through five contests. It's unclear if New York believes Berti needs more games in the minors to ramp up or if the team has simply elected to go in another direction with roster expansion, but it appears the 34-year-old won't be back with the big club until at least the end of the week.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Homers in first rehab game Berti (calf) went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run in an minor-league game with Double-A Somerset on Saturday.
Impact In his first game action since suffering a calf strain in the Yankees' matchup with San Diego on May 24, Berti crushed a three-run blast in the fourth inning. Considering the length of his absence, the versatile veteran may need at least a few more rehab games before he's ready to rejoin the big club. When he does return to the Yankees, Berti is likely to fill a utility role that probably won't include everyday at-bats.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Starting up rehab assignment Friday Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Berti (calf) is expected to begin a rehab assignment Friday with Double-A Somerset, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact After experiencing no setbacks with his right calf upon being cleared for full baseball activities over the weekend, Berti is ready to play in games for the first time since late May. He'll likely remain on assignment at least through the weekend while he looks to regain his timing at the plate following a lengthy layoff, but if he fares well, Berti could make it back from the 60-day injured list before the end of August. Berti had been filling a utility role for the Yankees prior to straining his calf, but he could pick up regular at-bats at third base once he's activated. The Yankees have been leaning on youngsters Oswaldo Cabrera and Oswald Peraza at the hot corner since Jazz Chisholm (elbow) landed on the injured list Aug. 14.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for full activity Berti (calf) has been cleared for full baseball activity and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week, per MLB.com.
Impact Berti's last game action took place May 24, so he'll likely need to play in multiple minor-league contests before he's deemed ready to return to the big club. The utility man slashed .273/.322/.327 with a home run, six RBI, six runs and four steals over 17 games with New York prior to landing on the IL due to a calf strain. Upon his return, Berti will probably see action at multiple positions, though he's unlikely to have an everyday role.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing rehab assignment Berti (calf) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week, per MLB.com.
Impact Berti has been participating in hitting and fielding drills at the Yankees' complex in Tampa, Fla. The 34-year-old last saw game action May 24, so his rehab stint could last several games. Berti is likely to settle into a utility role upon his return, and he could help fill the team's void at third base with Jazz Chisholm heading to the injured list due to an elbow injury.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
Running at 80 percent Berti (calf) has increased his running intensity to 80 percent, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Saturday that the utility man is "trending back in a good direction," per MLB.c...
Impact Berti has been on the injured list since late May after suffering a left calf strain. He resumed running in late July and has since upped his intensity, though he remains without a definite timeline for a return. Boone did mention Saturday that Berti is closer than Anthony Rizzo (forearm) to rejoining the Yankees, according to the Associated Press.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Running, but not back to full speed Berti (calf) ran and performed other baseball activities Friday, but he's not yet back up to full speed, per MLB.com.
Impact Berti has been on the shelf with a left calf strain since late May. He resumed running at approximately 95 percent prior to the All-Star break, then had a setback and was given a PRP injection. Though he's back to being able to run, Berti isn't likely to begin a minor-league rehab assignment until he's up to full speed. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said July 22 that it's "going to be a little bit of time" before Berti is ready to return, though a clear timeline hasn't been shared.
JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE
