On Friday evening, the New York Yankees will return to action when they host Freddie Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Bronx.
They went into the All-Star break riding a four-game winning streak.
New York Yankees Sign 23-Year-Old Pitcher
GettyNew York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York.
Earlier this week, the Yankees selected David Leslie in the 9th round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
The @Yankees select David Leslie with the 278th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft ‼️
According to Baseball America, Leslie has now signed a deal with the Yankees.
@NYY_Prospects wrote: “9th-round pick RHP David Leslie has signed for $37,500, according to the Baseball America tracker. That saves the Yankees $167,000 against his slot value. They have a net savings of $496,200 with Dietz’s underslot, as well.”
That saves the Yankees $167,000 against his slot value.
They have a net savings of $496,200 with Dietz’s underslot, as well.
Social Media On Leslie
Here’s what people have been saying about Leslie this week:
Jacob Rudner: “Yankees ninth rounder David Leslie was one of four undrafted players last year that I had on my value UDFA list out of Division III Grove City. Went to Pitt this year and showed some big stuff, particularly a curveball and changeup.”
@cai_rogers7: “The New York Yankees select RHP David Leslie out of the University of Pittsburgh with their 9th-round pick!! (Pick 278) Leslie punched out 75 batters in 65 innings last season”
@MattPurucker: “The New York Yankees drafted 2025 Grove City graduate David Leslie in the ninth round. In his senior season, the pitcher led the Wolverines to their first PAC title since 2008. Leslie became the first GCC grad chosen in the MLB draft since 2006 after playing at Pitt this year.”
Yankees Right Now
GettyCody Bellinger #35 and Ben Rice #22 of the New York Yankees speak during the first inning of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park on July 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Yankees went into the All-Star break as the second-place team in the American League East with a 54-42 record in 96 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 23-20 in 43 games at home).
After three games with the Dodgers, the Yankees will remain at home to host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.
Dodgers Right Now
GettyFreddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during an at bat in the first inning of the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on May 05, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
The Dodgers are the top team in the National League West with a 61-36 record in 97 games.
They are 30-17 in 47 games on the road.
New York Yankees Sign 23-Year-Old Pitcher Before Dodgers Series