NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 18: Manager Aaron Boone #17 walks to the mound to relieve Tommy Kahnle #48 of the New York Yankees against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in game five of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 18, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
After losing by a score of 10-1 on Monday, the Yankees rebounded with a 7-3 victory on Tuesday.
6-Year New York Yankees Pitcher Still A Free Agent
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 07: Tommy Kahnle #48 of the New York Yankees is pulled in the fifth inning in game three of the American League Division Series against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on October 07, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
With the season nearly over, it’s worth noting that a former Yankees pitcher is still a free agent (as of September 2).
Tommy Kahnle was released by the Boston Red Sox last month.
MLB.com wrote (on August 1): “Worcester Red Sox released RHP Tommy Kahnle.”
GettyTommy Kahnle #46 of the Boston Red Sox reacts as CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning at Fenway Park on June 30, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Kahnle appeared in eight games for the Red Sox (at the MLB level) this season.
He went 0-0 with an 8.00 ERA.
It will be interesting to see if anyone signs the 37-year-old before the end of the 2026 season.
Looking At Kahnle’s Career
GettyTommy Kahnle #48 of the New York Yankees reacts after closing out the top of the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game Four of the American League Divisional Series at Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Kahnle was picked in the 5th round of the 2010 MLB Draft.
Over two stints, Kahnle spent part of six years in New York.
GettyTommy Kahnle #41 of the New York Yankees pitches during a workout prior to the 2024 ALDS at Yankee Stadium on October 01, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
The 37-year-old has gone 11-19 with a 3.70 ERA in 464 career games.
He has also appeared in 31 MLB playoff games.
Looking At The Yankees Right Now
GettyGerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 01, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
The Yankees are currently 4.5 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for first in the American League East.
They have gone 79-60 in 139 games this season.
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On Wednesday, the New York Yankees will finish up their three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in California.After losing by a score of 10-1 on Monday, the Yankees rebounded with a 7-3 victory on Tuesday.6-Year New York Yankees Pitcher Still A Free AgentWith the season nearly over, it’s worth noting that a former Yankees […]
6-Year New York Yankees Pitcher Still A Free Agent After Recent Release