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"Twins Acquire Outfielder Bubba Thompson from Yankees on Waivers"

The Minnesota Twins claimed outfielder Bubba Thompson off waivers from the New York Yankees, marking his fourth team of the offseason, while infielder Jeter Downs and outfielder Oscar González passed through waivers and were assigned outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Thompson, who was designated for assignment by the Yankees to make room for Luke Weaver, had previously been claimed by Cincinnati and Kansas City. Downs, named after Derek Jeter, was claimed by the Yankees from the Nationals, and Gonzalez was claimed from the Cleveland Guardians.

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"Yankees Claim Diego Castillo, Designate Jeter Downs in Swift Move"

The New York Yankees have claimed utility player Diego Castillo off waivers from the Mets and designated infielder Jeter Downs for assignment. Castillo, returning to his original organization, has shown strong on-base abilities and defensive versatility, while Downs, once a top prospect, has struggled to establish himself in the majors. The Yankees continue to focus on infield depth, adding Castillo to the mix and potentially losing Downs in the transaction.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

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Yankees Acquire Jeter-Inspired Prospect in Trade

The New York Yankees have claimed Jeter Downs on waivers from the Washington Nationals, adding the former top prospect who was named after Yankees legend Derek Jeter. Downs, who was part of the trade that sent Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020, has already had some memorable moments against the Yankees, including his first MLB hit, run, RBI, and home run. The 25-year-old infielder has limited Major League experience but has shown promise in the minors. Downs has expressed his admiration for Jeter and had a chance encounter with the former captain before speaking with him via FaceTime.

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Yankees Secure Jeter Downs, a Prospect Named After Franchise Legend

The New York Yankees have claimed infielder Jeter Downs off waivers from the Washington Nationals. Downs, once a highly regarded prospect, has struggled to live up to expectations in the minors and has had limited playing time in the majors. The Yankees have three open roster spots and can potentially use Downs as depth in the upcoming season. He adds versatility to the team, having played multiple infield positions and even had a brief stint in center field.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

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Yankees Secure Jeter Downs in Waiver Claim

The New York Yankees have claimed 25-year-old shortstop Jeter Downs off waivers from the Washington Nationals. Downs, named after former Yankees captain Derek Jeter, made his MLB debut with the Boston Red Sox in 2022 and was later claimed by the Nationals. He hit .154 with one homer and four RBIs in his debut season and had a .236 batting average with three homers, 18 RBIs, and 11 steals in Triple-A this year.

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