"Article XX(B) free agents, which is a designation applying mostly to guys with at least six years of service who finished the previous season on a major league roster, get three uniform opt-out dates in any minor league deal signed at least ten days prior to Opening Day. Those chances are five days before Opening Day, May 1st and June 1st."
"The 32-year-old DeJong had to settle for a minor league deal after a frustrating season in 2025. He signed a $1MM major league deal with the Nats and started out as their third baseman but got hit in the face by a Mitch Keller fastball a few weeks into the season. He suffered a broken nose and was on the injured list for almost three months."
"In the short term, the Yankees are fairly light on the left side of the infield. Anthony Volpe is recovering from shoulder surgery and is going to start the season on the injured list. José Caballero will cover that shortstop with Ryan McMahon at third. Amed Rosario is the backup infielder."
Paul DeJong, a 32-year-old infielder, has decided to remain with the Yankees on a minor league deal rather than exercise his opt-out option this week. DeJong will attempt to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster, with assignment to Triple-A as the alternative. Article XX(B) free agents with six years of service who finished the previous season on a major league roster receive three opt-out dates: five days before Opening Day, May 1st, and June 1st. DeJong signed a minor league deal after a difficult 2025 season with Washington, where he suffered a broken nose from a pitch and finished with a .228 batting average. The Yankees have infield depth concerns with Anthony Volpe recovering from shoulder surgery and limited shortstop depth.
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