Former Yankees infielder/outfielder was Rookie of the Year runner-up in 2018
Andujar’s trajectory in MLB took a strange turn after he placed second in the AL Rookie of the Year voting in 2018 - somewon the award that season. That season, the Dominican infielder posted his best season in his pro career - in the minor leagues and MLB - slashing .297/.328/.521 with 27 home runs and 92 RBI.
He failed to replicate his offensive rookie season after battling a right labrum tear and with the emergence of Gio Urshela - a better defensive option - in 2019. In more than five seasons with the Yankees, Andujar batted .273 with a .752 OPS In Pittsburgh, Andujar continued to struggle to replicate his performance his rookie season. In 130 plate appearances over a 14-month span, he slashed .250/.292/.450 with four home runs and 27 RBI. This resulted in him being waived again.Yankees make offer to hitting coach who’s worked with Aaron Judge
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