The New York Yankees signed 31-year-old Peter Strzelecki to a minor league contract back in May.
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post (via X), he has now opted out of his deal with the Yankees.
He is entering free agency.
Yankees’ Peter Strzelecki’s MLB Career
GettyNew York Yankees’ pitcher Peter Strzelecki opted out of his contract
On May 23, 2026, New York signed Strzelecki to a minor league deal.
The plans were to have him play at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
He has three years of MLB experience under his belt, but he hasn’t gained many reps on the big stage.
Shortly before the Yankees signed him last month, he had signed with the Milwaukee Brewers as a free agent on February 9 of this year.
He was granted free agency on May 20.
This wasn’t his first stint with the Brewers.
Strzelecki made his MLB debut in June 2022 with Milwaukee.
During his first campaign, he recorded a 2.83 ERA and 40 strikeouts across 35.0 innings pitched through 30 games.
Later, they traded him to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Andrew Chafin.
Once March 2024 rolled around, he was on the move once again.
He was purchased by the Cleveland Guardians, where he stayed for one year.
He registered a 2.31 ERA and nine strikeouts across 11.2 innings of work through 10 games with the Guardians.
In the minors this year, he logged a 4.81 ERA and 29 strikeouts across 24.1 innings pitched through 22 games, one of which he started.
Yankees Approach MLB Trade Deadline
GettyNew York Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone is facing increasing pressure ahead of the MLB trade deadline
Although Strzelecki’s move was far from groundbreaking, this is only the beginning of moves to be made across the big leagues.
The MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching.
Aug. 3 will mark the deadline, and ballclubs are facing increasing pressure to bolster their rosters in a swift attempt to reach postseason contention this year.
This stands true for the Yankees, who are looking to place themselves in the best possible position.
Trade rumors and transaction speculations are swirling around the baseball community.
It’s only going to heat up from here.
Snapshot of the Yankees
GettyNew York Yankees’ Aaron Boone is facing rising pressure with the MLB trade deadline looming
With a 45-28 overall record, New York is currently leading the American League East division.
Looking at the Major Leagues as a whole, the Yankees come in at fourth.
They trail the Brewers (45-27), the Atlanta Braves (46-27) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (48-27).
New York just wrapped up a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox.
Ahead of their game on Thursday night, they were looking to sweep the series.
However, the White Sox rallied for a surprising 5-1 victory at Yankee Stadium.
Now, New York is approaching another three-game series, this time against the Cincinnati Reds.
The Reds are placed last in the National League Central standings.
They are riding a 35-38 overall record and are coming off a set against the New York Mets.
The first clash of the Yankees-Reds series will begin on Friday, June 19, at 7:05 p.m. ET.
This is yet another homestand for New York.
New York Yankees’ Pitcher Opts Out of Minor League Deal, Enters Free Agency