Yankees trade for minor-league catcher after Gary Sanchez injury

The Yankees have added some organizational catching depth with Gary Sanchez out with a groin strain. The team acquired minor-league catcher Brian Navarreto from the Twins for cash consideration, according to multiple reports. Navarreto, 24, was hitting .177 at Double-A Pensacola in 40 games this season. The Yankees called up Kyle Higashioka from Triple-A to…



PROSPECT SPOTLIGHT
Tyler Nunez, a C from Lake Nona HS, is a 6'2 190lb athletic catcher who provides strength with the bat and glove. During BP, Tyler stuck with a middle of the field approach while staying on a line. He impacted the ball well with his compact and direct path, T90EV. He showed off his real athleticism behind the plate by posting a 2.04 pop time while staying around the bag on every throw. He is a good looking athletic uncommitted catcher to keep an eye on.

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