On Monday, the New York Yankees had the day off following a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays in Canada.
They won Sunday’s game by a score of 4-3 (but lost two out of three in the series).
Former Yankees Pitcher Still In Minor Leagues
GettyIan Hamilton #71 of the New York Yankees reacts as he is pulled from the game in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 20, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
With less than two months left in the season, it’s worth noting that a former Yankees pitcher is currently playing for the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves.
Ian Hamilton has gone 2-2 with a 3.16 ERA in 30 games for the Gwinnett Stripers.
Looking At Hamilton
GettyIan Hamilton #71 of the New York Yankees throws out Harold Ramirez #43 of the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium on August 1, 2023 in New York City.
Hamilton was picked in the 11th round of the 2016 MLB Draft.
He spent the first two seasons of his career with the Chicago White Sox (before one with the Minnesota Twins).
The 31-year-old then played part of three seasons for the Yankees.
GettyIan Hamilton #71 of the New York Yankees reacts while pitching during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium on April 03, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
With New York, Hamilton went 5-4 with a 3.45 ERA in 110 games.
He also appeared in two MLB playoff games during the 2024 season.
This year, Hamilton got a brief chance with the Braves (four games).
The Braves wrote (via X) on July 3: “The #Braves today recalled RHP Anthony Molina to Atlanta after optioning RHP James Karinchak to Triple-A Gwinnett following last night’s game. The club also returned LHP Danny Young from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from the injured list, and designated RHP Ian Hamilton for assignment.”
Braves Right Now
GettyWalt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves looks on in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on July 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Braves are the first-place team in the National League East with a 74-50 record in 124 games.
They opened up a series with the Twins on Monday night in Minnesota.
Yankees Right Now
GettyAaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on during the second inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2026 in New York City.
The Yankees are the second-place team in the American League East with a 69-55 record in 124 games.
They are currently 6.0 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for first in the division.
3-Year New York Yankees Pitcher Still Playing For Atlanta Braves Minor League Team