Overview
- The Yankees granted 33‑year‑old Seth Brown his release in mid‑June after he triggered an opt‑out in his minor‑league contract, making him an immediate free agent.
- Brown spent the season at Triple‑A Scranton/Wilkes‑Barre and did not appear in a Major League game for New York this year.
- At Triple‑A this year he hit roughly .235/.327/.436 with nine home runs in 208 plate appearances, a line teams will use to judge his readiness for a big‑league call.
- A seven‑season MLB veteran who spent his career with the Oakland A’s, Brown offers left‑handed power but has severe struggles vs. left‑handed pitching, which limits him to right‑handed matchups and depth roles.
- The Yankees opted not to add him to their 40‑man roster despite injuries in their outfield, and his release creates a low‑risk option for clubs seeking short‑term right‑handed corner or DH depth.