Yankees, needing roster space, trade Nick Nelson to Phillies

By: The Associated Press Posted:

Advertisement

Advertise with us

NEW YORK (AP) — Short of 40-man roster spots to protect prospects ahead of next month's winter meeting draft, the New York Yankees traded right-hander Nick Nelson to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday along with minor league catcher Donny Sands.

Read this article for free:

or

Already have an account? Log in here »

To continue reading, please subscribe:

Digital Subscription

One year of digital access for only $75*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles

*Billed as $5.77 plus GST every four weeks. After 52 weeks, price increases to the regular rate of $19.95 plus GST every four weeks. Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only. Cancel any time.

Monthly Digital Subscription

$4.99/week*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles

*Billed as $19.95 plus GST every four weeks. Cancel any time.

To continue reading, please subscribe:

Add Free Press access to your Brandon Sun subscription for only an additional

$1 for the first 4 weeks*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles
Start now

*Your next Brandon Sun subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $17.95 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.95 plus GST every four weeks.

Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 19/11/2021 (1746 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

NEW YORK (AP) — Short of 40-man roster spots to protect prospects ahead of next month’s winter meeting draft, the New York Yankees traded right-hander Nick Nelson to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday along with minor league catcher Donny Sands.

New York received minor league infielder T.J. Rumfield and left-hander Joel Valdez from the Phillies.

The 25-year-old Nelson was 0-2 with an 8.79 ERA in two starts and nine relief appearances over six stints this season. He stuck out 22 in 14 1/3 innings.

Nelson was 3-4 with a 3.81 ERA in five starts and 24 relief appearances at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

He made his big league debut in 2020 and is 1-2 with a 6.43 ERA in two seasons.

Sands, 25, split the season with Double-A Somerset and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, hitting .261 with 16 doubles, 18 homers and 56 RBIs.

Rumfield, 21, hit .250 with seven RBIs at Low-A Clearwater in his first season after he was taken by Philadelphia in the 12th round of this year’s amateur draft.

Valdez, 21, went 1-1 with a 1.63 ERA in 15 starts for the DSL Phillies Red.

___

More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Related Articles

Tigers add IF Kody Clemens, son of Roger, to 40-man roster Rays send righty Brent Honeywell Jr. to Oakland for cash Royals make series of roster moves ahead of 40-man deadline Clint Frazier cut by Yanks after another injury-filled year
FILE - New York Yankees' Clint Frazier reacts after striking out against Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola during the eighth inning of a baseball game June 13, 2021, in Philadelphia. Frazier's tenure with the Yankees may have ended after five unfulfilling seasons when New York designated him for assignment Friday, Nov. 19, to open a roster spot for a prospect ahead of the winter meeting draft. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Eppler, joining Mets, embraces return to `intimidating' NYC
FILE - Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler watches during spring training baseball practice on Feb. 17, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. The New York Mets were close to completing a deal Wednesday night, Nov. 17, 2021, to hire Eppler as general manager, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. Eppler and the Mets were nearing a four-year contract, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was not finalized. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Texas Rangers manager Woodward gets extension to 2023
FILE - Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward smiles before a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Detroit. Rangers manager Chris Woodward got a contract extension Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, that goes through the 2023 season and includes a club option for another year after that. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Syndergaard says Angels flew in while Mets were distracted
FILE - New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard works against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. In a deal announced late Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, right-hander Syndergaard has agreed to terms on a $21 million, one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels, leaving the New York Mets for a lucrative fresh start on the West Coast. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
The Blue Jays’ answer in the infield could still be Cavan Biggio
Cooper Neill - GETTY IMAGES Cavan Biggio’s on-base percentage plummeted in 2021, his power went missing and he was inconsistent at third base. But the Blue Jays believe a healthy Biggio will be better.
Name drop: Guardians' launch starts with store sign smashing
Workers from the Brilliant Electric Sign Company put out caution tape as pieces of the Cleveland Guardians team store sign lie on the ground in Cleveland, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. The sign was being installed and fell off the building. (AP Photo/Ken Blaze)
Eppler gets 4-year deal to become Mets general manager
FILE - Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler watches during spring training baseball practice on Feb. 17, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. The New York Mets were close to completing a deal Wednesday night, Nov. 17, 2021, to hire Eppler as general manager, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. Eppler and the Mets were nearing a four-year contract, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was not finalized. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Advertisement Advertise With Us

Report Error Submit a Tip

Advertisement

Learn more about Winnipeg Free Press Advertising solutions

Baseball

LOAD BASEBALL ARTICLES