The New York Yankees are making swift roster moves ahead of their Sunday doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Following Saturday’s postponement, the Yankees announced that they would promote 27-year-old reliever Yerry De Los Santos to strengthen their bullpen for the busy day.
De Los Santos Offers Intriguing Potential
De Los Santos has quietly impressed at Triple-A this season. Over 8.1 innings, he’s posted an outstanding 1.08 ERA, demonstrating his ability to limit damage and keep the ball in the park.
The right-handed pitcher has previous MLB experience, having logged 50 innings with the Pittsburgh Pirates and a 4.14 ERA.
While his numbers may not jump off the page, De Los Santos excels by keeping hitters off balance and generating weak contact rather than piling up strikeouts.
De Los Santos
A Ground-Ball Specialist for the Yankees’ Bullpen
Last season at Triple-A, De Los Santos posted a 4.12 ERA across 59 innings, with 8.39 strikeouts per nine innings and a solid 50.3% ground ball rate. This is particularly appealing for a Yankees team that values ground ball pitchers, especially in the hitter-friendly confines of Yankee Stadium.
His repertoire includes a sinker, slider, and change-up, and although his velocity isn’t overwhelming, he’s adept at inducing soft contact, effectively painting the corners with precision.
What to Expect from De Los Santos
De Los Santos is likely being called up for Sunday’s game as a temporary relief option, but if he performs well, he could earn a more permanent spot in the bullpen.
With his ability to generate ground balls and minimize hard contact, he fits the Yankees’ pitching philosophy perfectly.
Given the bullpen’s ongoing adjustments and Devin Williams’ recent struggles, don’t be surprised if De Los Santos earns additional opportunities in the near future.
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