Just a few weeks ago, the Yankees placed Rob Refsnyder on the trade block when it appeared he had become an obsolete piece to the team.
On Sunday, the Yankees showcased Refsnyder to one of the teams that were interested in acquiring him; the Tampa Bay Rays.
Refsnyder went in the game during the fifth inning of the Yankees 7-4 win against the Rays and went 1-for-1 with a double while drawing a walk.
If infielder Pete Kozma makes the team to replace the ailing Didi Gregorius, Refsnyder would most likely be the player that is removed from the 40-man roster.
Along with the Yankees showcasing Refsnyder, the Yankees have also released Jon Niese from his minor-league contract. However, the Yankees have expressed interest in Niese staying with the organization.
Also, Ruben Tejada had a so-so day for the Yankees. The good? He hit a home run. The bad? He flubbed two defensive plays at shortstop.
It was not a good day for the ex-New York Mets as now Tejada’s chances of making the team are slim.
Quick Notes
— Jordan Montgomery will get one last start before the Yankees make their rotation decision. Masahiro Tanaka is slated to pitch on Tuesday, Montgomery on Wednesday and Luis Severino on Thursday.