“SpongeBob SquarePants” is headed to the Bronx.
The Yankees have claimed outfielder Oscar Gonzalez off waivers from the Guardians, the membership introduced on Friday.
Gonzalez, who turns 26 in January, loved fan-favorite standing in Cleveland when he started utilizing the favored cartoon’s theme music as walk-up music for his at-bats in 2022 whereas serving to to energy the Guardians throughout their postseason run.
In 91 video games for Cleveland that season, Gonzalez slashed .296/.327/.461 (125 OPS+) with 27 doubles, 11 dwelling runs and 43 RBIs. He additionally memorably lined a walk-off two-run single that defeated the Yankees in Recreation 3 of the American League Division Collection at Progressive Area.
However Gonzalez struggled this previous 12 months, prompting his demotion to Triple-A in early Could. Gonzalez returned to the Majors in late July, posting an total .214/.239/.312 slash line (53 OPS+) with seven doubles, two triples, two homers and 12 RBIs in 54 video games.
The precise-handed Gonzalez initiatives as a depth possibility on the Yankees’ roster, as common supervisor Brian Cashman has stated that the membership is seeking to purchase at the very least two outfielders this offseason, ideally left-handed hitters. The Yankees have expressed curiosity in buying and selling for the Padres’ Juan Soto and are linked to free agent Cody Bellinger, amongst different selections.