Kahnle reunites with Yankees on 2-year deal (source)

SAN DIEGO — The Yankees discovered a well-known face to bolster their bullpen, agreeing Tuesday to a two-year, $11.5 million contract with right-hander Tommy Kahnle, a supply advised MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The membership has not confirmed the deal.

This marks a 3rd stint within the Yankees’ group for the 33-year-old Kahnle, who was a dependable and common contributor to the Bronx aid corps from 2017-20.

After lacking the 2021 season whereas recovering from Tommy John surgical procedure, Kahnle made 13 appearances for the Dodgers this previous season, pitching to a 2.84 ERA.

Kahnle was initially drafted by New York in 2010 and made it to the massive leagues with the Rockies and White Sox earlier than being re-acquired in a July 2017 swap that additionally despatched infielder Todd Frazier and right-hander David Robertson to New York.

In 129 appearances as a Yankee, Kahnle compiled a 4.01 ERA with 157 strikeouts over 112 1/3 innings pitched.

The Yankees boasted one in all baseball’s finest bullpens final 12 months, with the membership’s relievers pitching to a 2.97 ERA in 2022, the third-best group mark within the Majors.

Kahnle tasks to affix Jonathan Loáisiga, Lucas Luetge, Ron Marinaccio, Wandy Peralta and Lou Trivino as a part of the setup combine resulting in nearer Clay Holmes.