SF. PETERSBURG, Florida, USA – Rougned Odor first appeared in the New York Yankees range on Sunday, wearing his new look, which includes a uniform change.
The Venezuelan fielder, who no longer has a beard, followed the long rule that forbids facial hair to his new team. He shaved his thick beard with the Texas Rangers, who traded him to the Yankees last week in exchange for minor league outfielders Antonio Cabello and Josh Stowers.
“It was weird, I feel weird,” Odor admitted without a beard. “Even my daughter didn’t want to see me. That’s right, and I’m glad I’m here.”
The 27-year-old completed the pandemic protocols and was added to the range on Saturday. He started at second base and hit sixth in the final game of the weekend series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Odor, who was not included in the Rangers roster for the start of the season, was put on a mission on April 1. He mentioned that he was happy to join a team in which “every child grows up wanting to play” for them.
“When I found out that I was changed with this team, I was happy,” he admitted, adding that he continued his fighting and field practices after being assigned.
A left-handed, Odor can bring balance to a virtually left-handed range. He was second baseman with the Rangers, but also played third in this year’s spring training for the first time.
The one who enters, with an average of .237, 146 home runs and 458 RBIs in seven major league seasons, still has a guaranteed two-year contract of $ 12 million each as part of a six-year contract , 49 years old. 5 million.
The agreement includes a 13.5 million team option for 2023 and a 3 million contract termination.
“I came to do my best and help the team win games,” Odor said.
The Yankees announced two list moves before Sunday’s game. Dominican right-hander Albert Abreu was called up from an alternative training camp, and Venezuelan defender Thairo Estrada was sent to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for cash.