After a blazing start to the 2022 season, the New York Yankees lost a few games against the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox lately. There is a reason the Yankees have been difficult to beat this season. The fitness of their key players was their biggest strength.

But in the past week, the Aaron Boone-led team has suffered injuries to their key players like Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson, and DJ LeMahieu. The season is far from being over. They needed some extra batting option on their roster. And to overcome the situation, the Yankees have signed a veteran infielder Matt Carpenter to their active roster.

Notably, just a week back, the Texas Rangers released him from their minor league team. But the former St. Louis Cardinals star ended up signing for the Pinstripes. Now, the main question is how will the Yankees utilize him, and what does he bring to the table for the team?

Is this a wise move by the New York Yankees?

It has to be. Because the Yankees are struggling with injuries to their key players. Although they are winning the games, this one signing will give many options to Aaron Boone. The Pinstripes have signed him as a designated hitter and, having played for over 11 years in the big league, he will bring his experience to the Yankees.

Per ESPN, the Yankees have signed him on a one-year contract. The three-time All-Star has 155 home runs in his 11-year big league career. Talking about his deal with the Yankees, Carpenter said he cannot wait to play for the best baseball team.

Trending

506 readers Last 30 min

These 2023 MLB Playoff Bound Teams Prove That Money Is Not Everything as $250 Million Surpassing Yankees, Padres and Mets Strike Out

September 28, 2023 11:00 pm EDT

“This Is Pretty Absurd…”: Petty Cubs Announcers Criticize Ronald Acuña Jr. As Braves Star Celebrates History With Game-Stopping Antics

September 28, 2023 09:30 pm EDT

“I Have Written Proof…”: 8 Years Before Milestone World Series Victory, Derek Jeter Predicted His Legendary Yankees Career

September 28, 2023 10:06 pm EDT

“Most Unsportsmanlike Team”: Mariners Star Julio Rodriguez Clashes With “Trashtros” Pitcher in Heated Exchange as Fans Mock Houston MLB Team

September 28, 2023 08:30 pm EDT

8 Days After Career-Altering Surgery, Shohei Ohtani’s Los Angeles Return Confirmed as Angels Announce Special Weekend

September 28, 2023 06:00 pm EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest MLB stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

“We just had a quick conversation about it. But my response to him is that I’m excited to put a uniform on and be part of the best team in baseball right now. I’m just fired up to be here. I’m going to hit the ground running,” Matt Carpenter said.

In his debut game for the Yankees, Carpenter hit two runs in a 7-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday.

The Yankees are back on the winning track

The New York Yankees are the team with the best winning ratio among all MLB teams. But their recent losses against the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles put the brake on their winning spree.

‘The Most Likely Spot if Not the Yankees’- Could Aaron Judge Be On His Way Out of the Bronx to Queens?

But being a champion team, the Yankees bounced back in style, and now they have won three consecutive games, despite a few injuries to their roster. Now, the main question is how good the signing of Matt Carpenter is going to prove in the coming future?

What do you think? Share your opinions.

Watch This Story: New York Yankees Star Aaron Judge’s Impressive Workout Routine