TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 17: Ernesto Martinez Jr. of the New York Yankees poses for a photo during New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 17, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
The New York Yankees will be among the most intriguing teams to watch this offseason.
They are coming off a second year in a row of losing in the ALDS.
Most recently, the Yankees lost to the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 4-3 on October 7.
27-Year-Old 1st Baseman Leaves New York Yankees
GettyErnesto Martinez Jr. of the New York Yankees poses for a photo during New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 17, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
This week, a member of the Yankees’ organization became a free agent.
Ernesto Martinez Jr. will be available to sign with any team in the MLB.
MLB.com wrote (on November 2): “1B Ernesto Martinez Jr. elected free agency.”
GettyErnesto Martinez Jr. of the New York Yankees poses for a photo during New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 17, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
Martinez Jr. did not appear in a game for the Yankees at the MLB level.
He batted .243 with 17 home runs, 58 RBIs, 55 runs and 14 stolen bases in 113 Triple-A games.
GettyErnesto Martinez Jr. #86 of the Milwaukee Brewers poses for a portrait during photo day at American Family Fields of Phoenix on February 21, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Martinez Jr. (who has yet to make his MLB debut) has also spent time in the Milwaukee Brewers’ organization.
He signed with the Yankees before the 2026 season.
MLB.com wrote (on December 13, 2025): “New York Yankees signed free agent 1B Ernesto Martinez Jr. to a minor league contract.”
GettyErnesto Martinez Jr. of the New York Yankees poses for a photo during New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 17, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
It will be interesting to see where Martinez Jr. lands ahead of 2027 Spring Training.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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27-Year-Old First Baseman Immediately Leaves New York Yankees Organization
The New York Yankees will be among the most intriguing teams to watch this offseason.They are coming off a second year in a row of losing in the ALDS.Most recently, the Yankees lost to the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 4-3 on October 7.27-Year-Old 1st Baseman Leaves New York YankeesThis week, a member […]
27-Year-Old First Baseman Immediately Leaves New York Yankees Organization