Domingo German and Five Other Yankees Players Elect Free Agency; German's Departure Follows Alcohol Abuse Treatment

Yankee pitcher Domingo German, who recently finished a stint in alcohol abuse treatment after a clubhouse incident, opts for free agency alongside five teammates, concluding a tumultuous tenure marked by suspensions for violating domestic violence policy and substance abuse.

Domingo German, an established pitcher for the Yankees, has elected to become a free agent along with teammates Franchy Cordero, Billy McKinney, Jimmy Cordero, Matt Bowman, and Ryan Weber. The move marks the end of German's controversial career with the team, which included suspensions for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy and substance abuse.
Despite his off-field issues, German is a noteworthy player, having pitched a perfect game against the Athletics in June 2023, further cementing a career featuring a 4.41 ERA over six seasons.
The end of German's tenure with the Yankees followed a serious incident where he reported to Yankee Stadium intoxicated and became violent with his teammates, leading to his entry into an alcohol abuse treatment program.
Five other Yankees players who elected free agency include Matt Bowman, Franchy Cordero, Jimmy Cordero, Billy McKinney, and Ryan Weber. All had playing time with the team, but did not constitute core members of the roster.
With the departure of the six players, the Yankees filled one of the open spots on their 40-man roster by adding Carlos Narvaez, who would have otherwise been eligible for the Rule 5 draft.