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River Ave. Blues ยป Yankees release David Aardsma

Yankees release David Aardsma

April 4, 2013 by Mike 19 Comments

Hiroki Kuroda scheduled to make next start
Game Three: Baby Steps

The Yankees have given David Aardsma his unconditional release, manager Joe Girardi confirmed this afternoon. The right-hander was designated for assignment last week to clear a 40-man roster spot prior to the season. The release indicates he went unclaimed on waivers.

Aardsma, 31, was cut loose because the team preferred relievers capable of pitching multiple innings. He pitched well in Spring Training despite missing a few days with a groin problem, but hip and Tommy John surgeries have kept him on the shelf for the last two years. I assumed some team could claim Aardsma off waivers given his $500k base salary, but I guess no one wanted to roll the dice. Maybe the medicals are worse than we realize.

Hiroki Kuroda scheduled to make next start
Game Three: Baby Steps

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