"Yankees Prevent Potential Loss of Rising Reliever Bradley Hanner In a move that has likely prevented a significant loss for the New York Yankees, the team has added Bradley Hanner to their 40-man roster, thereby nullifying the opt-out clause in his contract. The 27-year-old right-handed reliever had been making waves in the minor leagues, and his potential departure had sent shockwaves through the organization. By adding him to the 40-man roster and immediately optioning him, the Yankees have effectively secured Hanner's services and brought him one step closer to a major league call-up. With the team's bullpen in need of depth, Hanner's talent and experience could prove to be a valuable asset in the coming seasons."
The Yankees opted to keep Bradley Hanner, a Triple-A reliever who has moved a step closer to a call-up. The 27-year-old Hanner used an opt-out clause in his contract that the Yankees nullified Saturday by adding him to the 40-man roster and immediately optioning him. Thus, the righty remains in the organization and, at the...
