Yankees sign ex-All-Star Paul DeJong as infield insurance
NY Post
The Yankees are taking another flier on a veteran to bolster their infield depth.
Paul DeJong agreed to a minor league deal with the Yankees that includes an invitation to major league spring training, The Post’s Jon Heyman reported Sunday morning.
The 32-year-old DeJong spent the best seasons of his career with the Cardinals from 2017-23 before bouncing around the past few seasons. He spent 2025 with the Nationals, posting a .642 OPS in 57 games.
The right-handed hitter, who belted 24 home runs in 139 games in 2024, is a natural shortstop but has also gotten starts at third base, second base and first base over the past two years.
Having DeJong in camp will give the Yankees another versatile option to potentially compete for a bench job, with utilityman José Caballero expected to be starting at shortstop plenty over the first month-plus of the season until Anthony Volpe returns from left shoulder surgery.
The Yankees have also brought back Amed Rosario, who provides important infield flexibility and a righty bat, on a $2.5 million deal. Utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera is expected to be a full go after fracturing his ankle last May.
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