Right-hander Asher Wojciechowski has rejected the Yankees’ outright assignment to Triple-A and elected to become a free agent, the team announced. New York designated Wojciechowski for assignment earlier this week.
After signing a minors deal with the Yankees this past offseason, Wojciechowski’s tenure in the Bronx lasted just one Major League game — a spot start against the Phillies on Wednesday that saw the righty allow two runs in four innings of what ended up as a 6-5 Yankees victory.
Wojciechowski will now head back onto the open market, after having already been a member of 10 different organizations during a pro career that began when the Blue Jays selected him 41st overall in the 2010 draft. Wojciechowski has pitched for five teams at the MLB level, with a 5.93 ERA over 202 career innings over parts of five seasons. Since Wojciechowski had also been outrighted off a big league roster in the past (by the Orioles last September), it was his right to refuse another outright assignment and opt for free agency.
It looks like he’ll be bringing his Asher somewhere else.
His ash could go to the moon for all I care
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You beat me to it, well done.
Why? No one is going to sign him. He isn’t good.
Someone will sign him. Bet.
He kept the Yanks in the game for 4 innings against a decent offense the other night.
I get it.
Not the sexiest of roles. But one not devoid of value, either.
@Ducky Buckin Fent- If the Yankees lose today do you think they become sellers? They still have a shot to get one of those wild cards, thank god there are two. I saw you want Starling Marte. Looking like Joey Gallo will stay in Texas, and now he wants an extension. The Yankees have told teams that prospect SS Anthony Volpe is not available in trades. I think we got to forget about Trevor Story and start looking at Max Kepler. Luis Gil, Josh Smith, and Kevin Alacantra might be enough. Lmk
I think the Yanks could lose every game from here to the deadline 10-1 & they wouldn’t sell. This is Cash’s squad through & through.
I can’t see him selling off “his” guys.
With Judge, Gio, & Higgy on the Covid list & Phat Sancho & Voit banged up this is a tough spot for us. Just gotta tread water.
I think the Gallo update is posturing.
Still like Marte. I live in Minneapolis. I really can’t see the Twins trading Kepler (or Berrios).
As always, $$ will be a big part of ownerships decision making. Have to weigh a CBT tax against missing out on that sweet, sweet playoff revenue.
Interesting deadline for us.
Glad to see Jimmy T. pitching well (I was ready to write him off) and Chappy back on track.
It’d be interesting to see if Cashman could get anything for Odor and Chapman. I can’t think of any other trade chips… Reality is that this team isn’t making the post season. And if they do it would be a miracle for them to get far.
Yeah, Taillon threw pretty well. Was good to see. I *still* don’t know what to think about him.
& we’ve seen Chapman lose it before. In ’17 he was demoted from the closer role but regained it in August. Although he was substantially more dramatic this time.
@kiwi Odor is at .7 fWar so I do think that there is demand. However, the Rangers are paying him fully and he’s needed with Voit out. There are a lot good, cheaper closers on the market so I think the Yankees will need eat a sizeable amount salary for any decent return. I don’t think anyone else can close on this team. Maybe Britton if he’s healthy. The best trade chips are this team’s MLB middle relievers, Gio, and Florial. They should honestly hold everyone if they want to compete next year. Or go for it now trading for Scherzer and Marte and another reliever while emptying the farm. Still may not be enough to get far in the playoffs.
@Ducky Yeah all the very good veteran closers go through it: Kimbrel, Jansen, Melancon, etc. Def spoiled by the great Mo.
Even though the Yankees should definitely be selling this year, Cashman will point to Kluber and Severino coming back as reason to be optimistic. He will trade someone expendable or a prospect or 2 for someone like Asdrubal Cabrera. Yankees really need left handed hitting and most of the position players that will be available will be RH. Although I wouldn’t doubt he would pounce on a slugger like Story, he seems to only do it when he isn’t giving much back.
Agreed. He could be used as an occasional spot starter. Other than that perhaps as a long reliever or AAA starter.
He was far from the worst pitcher on the staff this year…
he’ll probably end up signing a random minors contract with Philly or Washington, then be remembered as a AAAA player who has his moments but ultimately is a long reliever/fifth starter if needed.
I don’t know why he would reject an outright assignment. I doubt he will get anything more than a minor league contract. Is there any team that would put him on the 60 man right now?
What’s the 60 man?
40 man you big dummy
At least better shot of accumulating big league innings. He’s 32 and has 202 IP. He’s pretty low in NYY’s pitching depth chart.
Because he showcased so much talent the other night, why not make those talents available and cash in.
I guess Woj will have to go back to covering the NBA if ESPN will take him.
@nyy17 2- yes that is definitely Woj at his best for sure.
Quick AA ! cheap
hopefully this will give him more time to work on a new “matrix” trilogy
I’m excited for the new one and have high hopes it won’t suck with the continuing storyline.
Nothing to see here……
More of an NPB/KBO/CPBL type of arm IMO. His flyball problems would make Pittsburgh a decent choice as well.
you’d think he bad happy anyone wanted him to pitch *anywhere* not like he is going to get a ML deal somewhere else….
He’s not major league pitching. Gap at Walmart greeters.