Yankees Sign Veteran Reliever Tyler Matzek to Minor League Deal

The 34-year-old left-hander, a key contributor to the Braves' 2021 World Series win, will compete for a bullpen spot after injuries derailed recent seasons.

• The New York Yankees have signed Tyler Matzek to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training, bolstering their bullpen depth.
• Matzek was a standout reliever for the Atlanta Braves from 2020 to 2022, including a stellar 2021 postseason where he recorded a 1.72 ERA in 15 2/3 innings.
• Injuries, including Tommy John surgery in 2022, have limited Matzek to just 11 Major League appearances over the past two seasons, where he struggled with a 9.90 ERA in 2024.
• The Yankees recently re-signed left-handed reliever Tim Hill, but Matzek brings a history of high strikeout rates and experience as a late-inning arm when healthy.
• Matzek will join a group of non-roster invitees competing for a spot in the Yankees' bullpen during spring training.

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