Yankees Claim Brent Headrick Off Waivers From Twins
The New York Yankees claimed left-hander Brent Headrick off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. Headrick will now head to the American League East and hope to win a roster spot with the Yankees out of spring training. The 27-year-old southpaw made his major-league debut with the Twins in 2023 and had a rough 6.31 ERA, a 1.44 WHIP, his first career save, 30 strikeouts and 10 walks in 25 2/3 innings over 14 relief appearances. In just three innings in his lone appearance in 2024, Headrick allowed a solo home run. Especially since he has minor-league options remaining, Headrick is most likely to open the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The former ninth-round pick in 2019 out of Illinois State University will provide minor-league relief depth for the Yankees after posting a 3.64 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in five minor-league seasons with the Twins.
Brent Headrick Converts Three-Inning Save On Wednesday
Minnesota Twins lefty Brent Headrick made his Major League debut in Wednesday's 10-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox. He came into the game in the seventh and ended up closing out the game, pitching three innings while allowing one run on one hit and two walks, and he struck out three to earn the save. Headrick isn't a big name, but during his minor league career posted a respectable 3.52 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and an impressive 30.5% strikeout rate. The twins roster two ninth-inning arms in Jhoan Duran and Jorge Lopez, so the 25-year-old has a lot of work to do to get into the closer mix. Fantasy managers can leave Headrick on the waiver wire in every league.
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