The New York Yankees have reportedly placed outfielder Harrison Bader on waivers, adding him to the growing list of struggling players being let go by the team. Bader, who was acquired in a 2022 trade, has struggled with injuries and underperformance during his time with the Yankees. This move comes shortly after the team announced the release of outfielder Josh Donaldson. With these decisions, the Yankees seem to be shifting their focus away from immediate success and towards developing their young talent for the long-term. The team has been giving playing time to young prospects like Oswald Peraza and Everson Pereira to help them gain experience and build toward the future. Despite his promising debut with the Yankees, Bader's career never quite took off, largely due to injuries. His slash line of .242/.279/.371 reflects his struggles at the plate. With Bader now on waivers, the Yankees hope to find a team willing to claim him and take on his remaining salary.

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- https://www.mlb.com/news/yankees-release-josh-donaldson

- https://www.mlb.com/news/yankees-put-harrison-bader-on-waivers