The New York Yankees have yet to make their late annual run at free-agent outfielder Brett Gardner. He filled in nicely last year, but at this point, the Yankees must feel fine with their outfield picture heading into the 2022 season. The Toronto Blue Jays have shown interest in the veteran outfielder, but it's unclear if Gardner has any interest in playing anywhere but the Bronx. The 38-year-old said in February that he intended to play another season, but with less than two weeks to go until Opening Day, he remains a free agent. Even if he signs with a team this year, he'll most likely be a bench bat with very little fantasy upside. Gardner hit .222/.327/.362 with 10 homers and 39 RBI in 140 games for the Yanks last year.
The Toronto Blue Jays have checked in on free-agent outfielder Brett Gardner. At this point, it's become unlikely that Gardner returns to the New York Yankees after spending the last 14 seasons in the Bronx. The 38-year-old hit just .222/.327/.362 with 10 home runs, 39 RBI and 47 runs scored in 461 plate appearances over 140 games with the Yankees last season. If New York doesn't want him back, there's a chance that he'll just hang up his cleats as well. If Gardner lands in Toronto, he'd strictly be a bench option for a stacked Jays roster and would have very little fantasy appeal.
Free-agent outfielder Brett Gardner intends to play in 2022, according to his long-time agent, Joe Bick. Bick also said that Gardner would prefer to stay with the New York Yankees for the rest of his career. If Gardner were to return to the Bronx and play in 102 games this year, he would pass Willie Randolph, Joe DiMaggio, Don Mattingly and Bill Dickey for ninth place all-time in games played for the franchise. The 38-year-old veteran hit just .222/.327/.362 with 10 home runs and 39 RBI in 140 games last year, and he's mostly a bench bat/injury replacement at this point in his career. Despite a rough 2021 season, Gardner hit .261/.351/.441 with a .791 OPS from Aug. 1 through the end of the year.
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner declined his $2.3 million player option on Thursday, and the Yankees declined his team option for $7.5 million, which makes him a free agent this winter. Gardner will receive a $1.15 million buyout after making $1.85 million this year. The 38-year-old outfielder hit just .222/.327/.362 with 10 home runs and 39 RBI in 140 games in 2021, and he will contemplate his future with his family during the offseason. Relief pitcher Darren O'Day also declined his $1.4 million player option and took a $700,000 buyout. If Gardner does not retire, he has interest in re-signing with the Yankees as a veteran bench bat and outfielder.
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI, and a run scored in a 4-3 win over the Orioles Wednesday. Gardner was busy at the dish, singling ad scoring in the third innings, then later driving in a pair with another base hit. The veteran outfielder is batting .325 with two homers, two doubles, a triple, eight RBI, and six runs scored in 40 at-bats in September. He can't be trusted in season-long formats but is a sneaky-good DFS play while he's hitting this well for New York.
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer in Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays. Gardner supplied all of the offense for New York, hitting a 408-foot homer in the fifth inning to tie the game at three. The veteran outfielder has had some fleeting moments in fantasy this year, though his overall .217/.330/.337 slash line leaves a lot to be desired. Gardner is best avoided in all fantasy formats at this point in his career.
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner (soreness) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. He is reportedly dealing with soreness after getting hit by a pitch on Friday. The team is going to be cautious here and give Gardner the day off. Estevan Florial has been recalled from the minors to take over for Gardner on Saturday. Florial is joining the roster, but Tyler Wade will cover left field and bat ninth versus righty Kenta Maeda on Saturday. There is no streaming upside or DFS value from Wade.
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner went 2-for-4 with two walks, a pair of singles, and three RBI in Monday's extra-innings win over the Royals. Gardner was shifted to the leadoff spot ahead of the game, but found himself in several run-producing situations, twice extending the Yankee lead with an RBI single in the 10th, then a two-run, infield single in the 11th. The veteran has quietly put together a strong start to August, as he's batting .350- including a current four-game hitting streak- with four RBI, three runs scored, and a 4:6 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
Brett Gardner Delivers Game-Winning Hit, Scores Pair Of Runs
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner went 1-for-2 with two runs scored and an RBI in Friday's 3-2 win over the Mariners. Gardner entered the game as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning, drawing a walk, then scoring the Yankees' first run of the game on an Aaron Judge sacrifice fly. He later played hero for New York, delivering a walk-off hit in the 11th frame. Gardner has seen more playing time than expected due to injuries, but has still disappointed this season with a .199/.319/.305 slash line, leaving him firmly off the fantasy radar.
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner stuffed the stat sheet in Wednesday's loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Gardner collected two hits, including a homer, two RBI, and two runs scored while walking twice. The veteran outfielder hit the ball hard on each of his two hits, registering a 103 MPH exit velocity on his homer. The strong effort snapped an 0-for-18 stretch, though Gardner is far from fantasy relevancy with a .204/.318/.323 slash line.
