On Friday evening, the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves will open up a series in the Bronx.
The Yankees had the day off on Thursday.
They most recently lost to the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 3-1 on Wednesday night (at home).
Former Yankees Player Still A Free Agent After Deadline
GettyJon Berti #19 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a three run home run in the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on May 19, 2024 in New York City.
The MLB Trade Deadline was on Monday.
With the deadline passed, it’s worth noting that Jon Berti still remains a free agent who is available to sign with any team in the league.
He is coming off a season where he appeared in 51 games for the Chicago Cubs.
GettyJon Berti #5 of the Chicago Cubs in action against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field on May 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Berti had spent the 2024 season with the Yankees.
He batted .273 with 18 hits, one home run, six RBIs, 10 runs and five stolen bases in 25 games.
The 36-year-old also appeared in four MLB playoff games.
GettyOswaldo Cabrera #95 and Jon Berti #19 of the New York Yankees meet after the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 17, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.
Berti was picked in the 18th round of the 2011 MLB Draft.
He has also spent time with the Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins over eight MLB seasons.
Jon Morosi of MLB Network wrote (on March 19): “Free agent INF/OF Jon Berti is generating @MLB interest after posting a 1.132 OPS with Team Italy at the @WBCBaseball. Ten teams have checked in, given Berti’s bat and versatility. He intends to sign with a contender that needs him to play multiple positions.”
Ten teams have checked in, given Berti’s bat and versatility. He intends to sign with a contender that needs him to play multiple positions.
@MLBNetworkLooking At The Yankees Right Now
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees reacts after grounding out in his first at-bat of his MLB debut during the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium on August 04, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
The Yankees are the second-place team in the American League East with a 64-51 record in 115 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 27-25 in 52 games at home).
After three games with the Braves, the Yankees will remain at home to host Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night in the Bronx.
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