The Yankees have designated outfielder Taylor Dugas for assignment, the club announced. His 40-man roster spot was needed for the promotion of infielder Cole Figueroa.
Dugas, 25, has played both of the past two seasons in the upper minors, splitting his time between Double-A and Triple-A. He had a solid campaign in 2014, but has fallen back to a cumulative .221/.329/.260 slash in 219 total plate appearances this season.
Twice an eighth-round draft choice out of Alabama, Dugas has spent his entire career in the New York organization. He has spent most of his time in left field, though he’s also played in center and right.
High OBP guy, I can see Oakland potentially getting him