Brett Gardner Stats
- Height / Weight
- 5' 11" / 195 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 8/24/1983 (40)
- Experience
- 12
- College
- College of Charleston
Brett Gardner Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Brett Gardner News
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.
