Ex-Yankees Trade Acquisition Still A Free Agent After Release From Braves

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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 15: Danny Jansen #9 of the Toronto Blue Jays runs back to the dugout as Andrew McCutchen #26 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out to end the sixth inning with the bases loaded at Yankee Stadium on September 15, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees are playing the second game of their series with the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.

The Yankees most recently won the first game in the series by a score of 8-3 on Monday.

Ex-Yankees Trade Acquisition Still A Free Agent

With the season nearly over, it’s worth noting that a former Yankees player is still a free agent.

The Atlanta Braves released Andrew McCutchen from his Minor League contract last month.

MLB.com wrote (on August 3): “Gwinnett Stripers released DH Andrew McCutchen.”

McCutchen did not appear in a game for the Braves.

He had been playing for their Triple-A affiliate.

Looking At McCutchen’s Brief Yankees Stint

McCutchen was once among the best players in all of baseball.

That said, it’s easy to forget that he spent the end of the 2018 season with the Yankees.

MLB.com wrote (on August 31, 2018): “San Francisco Giants traded RF Andrew McCutchen and cash to New York Yankees for 2B Abiatal Avelino and RHP Juan De Paula.”

McCutchen batted .253 with five home runs and 10 RBIs in 25 games for the Yankees.

He also appeared in five MLB playoff games for the franchise.

Looking At The Rest Of McCutchen’s Career

McCutchen is most known for his time with the Pirates where he won the 2013 National League MVP Award.

From 2011-15, McCutchen made five straight MLB All-Star Games.

He has also had stops with the Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers.

It will be interesting to see if anyone picks up the 39-year-old before the end of his career.