Yankees’ Former 5-Year Veteran Cut From New Team After Short Stint

BusinessSportsMoneyYankees’ Former 5-Year Veteran Cut From New Team After Short StintByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorApr 22, 2026, 06:00am EDTANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 01: Tyler Wade #14 of the New York Yankees walks back to the dugout following a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 01, 2021 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe New York Yankees have seized the top spot in the American League East division as they battle the Boston Red Sox for the first time this season.But as the team prepares to reinforce its roster with some key players returning to full health, a roster cut is looming in the near future.“(Anthony) Volpe, who played last week with Double-A Somerset and will play this week with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, could be ready by this weekend, creating a roster dilemma,” March W. Sanchez wrote for the New York Post.The team could be looking to cut or demote Randal Grichuk, JC Escarra or Jose Caballero to make room for Volpe in the near future. And in the meantime, it received news that one of its long-time utility players is now a free agent as well.ForbesBlue Jays’ Manager Sets George Springer Injury Return TargetBy Peter ChawagaNew York Yankees’ Long-Time Utility Player Released From New Team“The Texas Rangers are releasing veteran infielder Tyler Wade from his minor league contract to allow him to explore other opportunities,” Evan Grant reported for The Dallas Morning News. “Wade, 31, had been at Triple-A Round Rock, where he was slashing just .226/.315/.242/.557 in 73 plate appearances over 16 games. He had started at five different positions during his time at Round Rock but had managed only one extra-base hit and had been caught stealing three times in seven attempts.”MORE FOR YOUSome Yankees fans will remember Wad...