2021 New York Yankees Transactions

Source Official MLB StatsAPI transactions feedThrough 2026-10-22Rows 137

Every official 2021 MLB transaction involving the New York Yankees on either side of the move: 137 trades, signings and releases dated and grouped by month, with MLB’s own description of each move. Both directions are covered: 125 moves land with the Yankees and 12 depart from them.

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Showing 137 of 137 New York Yankees transactions

December 2021

New York Yankees transactions, December 2021
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Dec 15, 2021	Signed as free agent	Wilkerman Garcia	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent SS Wilkerman Garcia to a minor league contract.
Dec 15, 2021	Signed as free agent	Ender Inciarte	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent CF Ender Inciarte to a minor league contract.
Dec 15, 2021	Signed as free agent	Vinny Nittoli	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Vinny Nittoli to a minor league contract.
Dec 15, 2021	Signed as free agent	Blake Perkins	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent CF Blake Perkins to a minor league contract.
Dec 15, 2021	Signed as free agent	Jimmy Cordero	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Jimmy Cordero to a minor league contract.
Dec 15, 2021	Signed as free agent	Rodolfo Durán	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent C Rodolfo Duran to a minor league contract.
Dec 14, 2021	Signed as free agent	David Freitas	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent C David Freitas to a minor league contract.

November 2021

New York Yankees transactions, November 2021
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Nov 29, 2021	Released	Chris Gittens	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees released 1B Chris Gittens.
Nov 28, 2021	Signed as free agent	José Peraza	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent SS Jose Peraza to a minor league contract.
Nov 23, 2021	Released	Clint Frazier	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees released LF Clint Frazier.
Nov 23, 2021	Released	Rougned Odor	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees released 2B Rougned Odor.
Nov 22, 2021	Trade	Unnamed	Los Angeles Angels	New York Yankees	New York Yankees traded 2B Tyler Wade to Los Angeles Angels for Player To Be Named Later.
Nov 19, 2021	Trade	Joel Valdez	Philadelphia Phillies	New York Yankees	New York Yankees traded RHP Nick Nelson and C Donny Sands to Philadelphia Phillies for 3B T.J. Rumfield and LHP Joel Valdez.
Nov 19, 2021	Signed as free agent	Unnamed	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Emmanuel Ramirez and to a minor league contract.
Nov 19, 2021	Trade	TJ Rumfield	Philadelphia Phillies	New York Yankees	Philadelphia Phillies traded 3B T.J. Rumfield to New York Yankees.
Nov 19, 2021	Trade	Joel Valdez	Philadelphia Phillies	New York Yankees	Philadelphia Phillies traded LHP Joel Valdez to New York Yankees.
Nov 10, 2021	Signed as free agent	Joely Rodríguez	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent LHP Joely Rodriguez.
Nov 5, 2021	Signed as free agent	Chalniel Arias	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Chalniel Arias to a minor league contract.
Nov 5, 2021	Signed as free agent	Alexis Paulino	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Alexis Paulino to a minor league contract.
Nov 5, 2021	Signed as free agent	David Beckles	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent LF David Beckles to a minor league contract.
Nov 1, 2021	Signed as free agent	Wilfrido Bido	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Wilfrido Bido to a minor league contract.
Nov 1, 2021	Signed as free agent	Johan Ferreira	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent 3B Johan Ferreira to a minor league contract.
Nov 1, 2021	Signed as free agent	Andry Javier	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent SS Andry Javier to a minor league contract.
Nov 1, 2021	Signed as free agent	Luis Ogando	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent SS Luis Ogando to a minor league contract.
Nov 1, 2021	Signed as free agent	Edward Sanchez	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent SS Edward Sanchez to a minor league contract.

September 2021

New York Yankees transactions, September 2021
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Sep 20, 2021	Released	Sal Romano	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees released RHP Sal Romano.
Sep 14, 2021	Signed as free agent	Sal Romano	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Sal Romano.

August 2021

New York Yankees transactions, August 2021
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Aug 30, 2021	Trade	Jason Parker	Cincinnati Reds	New York Yankees	Cincinnati Reds traded RHP Jason Parker to New York Yankees.
Aug 14, 2021	Signed as free agent	Sal Romano	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Sal Romano to a minor league contract.
Aug 3, 2021	Trade	Kellin Deglan	New York Yankees	Toronto Blue Jays	New York Yankees traded C Kellin Deglan to Toronto Blue Jays.
Aug 2, 2021	Signed as free agent	Calvin Starnes	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Calvin Starnes to a minor league contract.

July 2021

New York Yankees transactions, July 2021
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Jul 30, 2021	Trade	Anthony Rizzo	Chicago Cubs	New York Yankees	New York Yankees traded RHP Alexander Vizcaino and CF Kevin Alcantara to Chicago Cubs for 1B Anthony Rizzo and cash.
Jul 30, 2021	Trade	Janson Junk	New York Yankees	Los Angeles Angels	Los Angeles Angels traded LHP Andrew Heaney and cash to New York Yankees for RHP Janson Junk and RHP Elvis Peguero.
Jul 29, 2021	Trade	Glenn Otto Jr.	New York Yankees	Texas Rangers	New York Yankees traded RHP Glenn Otto, 2B Josh H. Smith, SS Ezequiel Duran and 2B Trevor Hauver to Texas Rangers for LHP Joely Rodriguez, LF Joey Gallo and cash.
Jul 28, 2021	Trade	Justin Wilson	New York Yankees	Cincinnati Reds	New York Yankees traded LHP Justin Wilson and RHP Luis Cessa to Cincinnati Reds for Player To Be Named Later.
Jul 28, 2021	Signed	Trey Sweeney	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed SS Trey Sweeney.
Jul 28, 2021	Signed	Tyler Hardman	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed 1B Tyler Hardman.
Jul 28, 2021	Signed	Ben Rice	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed C Ben Rice.
Jul 28, 2021	Signed	Grant Richardson	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed OF Grant Richardson.
Jul 26, 2021	Trade	Hoy Park	New York Yankees	Pittsburgh Pirates	New York Yankees traded SS Hoy Park and SS Diego Castillo to Pittsburgh Pirates for RHP Clay Holmes.
Jul 22, 2021	Signed	Brock Selvidge	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed LHP Brock Selvidge.
Jul 21, 2021	Signed	Jack Neely	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed RHP Jack Neely.
Jul 21, 2021	Signed	Robby Ahlstrom	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed LHP Robert Ahlstrom.
Jul 19, 2021	Signed as free agent	Sal Romano	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Sal Romano to a minor league contract.
Jul 19, 2021	Signed	Bailey Dees	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed RHP Bailey Dees.
Jul 19, 2021	Signed	Will Warren	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed RHP Will Warren.
Jul 19, 2021	Signed	Sean Hermann	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed RHP Sean Hermann.
Jul 17, 2021	Signed as free agent	Andrew Velazquez	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent SS Andrew Velazquez to a minor league contract.
Jul 17, 2021	Signed	Brendan Beck	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed RHP Brendan Beck.
Jul 17, 2021	Signed	Cooper Bowman	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed 2B Cooper Bowman.
Jul 17, 2021	Signed	Chandler Champlain	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed RHP Chandler Champlain.
Jul 17, 2021	Signed	Ben Cowles	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed SS Benjamin Cowles.
Jul 17, 2021	Signed	Danny Watson	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed RHP Danny Watson.
Jul 16, 2021	Signed as free agent	Angel Benitez	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Angel Benitez to a minor league contract.
Jul 16, 2021	Signed as free agent	Kyle Battle	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent OF Kyle Battle to a minor league contract.
Jul 8, 2021	Signed as free agent	Hansel Rosario	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Hansel Rosario to a minor league contract.
Jul 5, 2021	Signed as free agent	Alejandro Gomez	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Alejandro Gomez to a minor league contract.
Jul 2, 2021	Signed as free agent	Jose Ledesma	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent LHP Jose Ledesma to a minor league contract.
Jul 1, 2021	Trade	Keegan Curtis	New York Yankees	Arizona Diamondbacks	Arizona Diamondbacks traded LF Tim Locastro to New York Yankees for RHP Keegan Curtis.
Jul 1, 2021	Trade	Aldenis Sanchez	Tampa Bay Rays	New York Yankees	Tampa Bay Rays traded OF Aldenis Sanchez to New York Yankees.
Jul 1, 2021	Signed as free agent	Edwar Polimir	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent LHP Edwar Polimir to a minor league contract.
Jul 1, 2021	Signed as free agent	Michael Peres	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent LHP Michael Perez to a minor league contract.
Jul 1, 2021	Signed as free agent	Juan Rosa	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent CF Juan Rosa to a minor league contract.
Jul 1, 2021	Signed as free agent	Brian Arias	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Brian Arias to a minor league contract.

June 2021

New York Yankees transactions, June 2021
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Jun 30, 2021	Signed as free agent	Jordarlin Mendoza	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Jordarlin Mendoza to a minor league contract.
Jun 30, 2021	Signed as free agent	Daniel Guerrero	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Daniel Guerrero to a minor league contract.
Jun 30, 2021	Signed as free agent	Jhon Imbert	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent SS Jhon Imbert to a minor league contract.
Jun 30, 2021	Signed as free agent	Juan Sanchez	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent C Juan Sanchez to a minor league contract.
Jun 18, 2021	Signed as free agent	Enrique Santana	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Enrique Santana to a minor league contract.
Jun 17, 2021	Trade	Mike Ford	New York Yankees	Tampa Bay Rays	New York Yankees traded 1B Mike Ford to Tampa Bay Rays for Player To Be Named Later and cash.
Jun 1, 2021	Trade	Connor Cannon	San Francisco Giants	New York Yankees	San Francisco Giants traded 1B Connor Cannon to New York Yankees.

May 2021

New York Yankees transactions, May 2021
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
May 31, 2021	Signed as free agent	Edinson Duran	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent C Edinson Duran to a minor league contract.
May 24, 2021	Signed as free agent	Ramiro Altagracia	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent OF Ramiro Altagracia to a minor league contract.
May 24, 2021	Signed as free agent	Willy Montero	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent CF Willy Montero to a minor league contract.
May 19, 2021	Signed as free agent	Sal Romano	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Sal Romano to a minor league contract.
May 15, 2021	Signed as free agent	Allen Facundo	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent LHP Allen Facundo to a minor league contract.
May 14, 2021	Signed as free agent	Kevin Aparicio	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Kevin Aparicio to a minor league contract.
May 11, 2021	Signed as free agent	Luis Arejula	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Luis Arejula to a minor league contract.
May 11, 2021	Signed as free agent	Luis Serna	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Luis Serna to a minor league contract.
May 6, 2021	Signed as free agent	Keiner Delgado	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent SS Keiner Delgado to a minor league contract.
May 4, 2021	Signed as free agent	Josue Gonzalez	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent C Josue Gonzalez to a minor league contract.
May 4, 2021	Signed as free agent	Henry Lalane	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent LHP Henry Lalane to a minor league contract.
May 4, 2021	Signed as free agent	Fran Visamon	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Fran Visamon to a minor league contract.

April 2021

New York Yankees transactions, April 2021
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Apr 27, 2021	Trade	Mike Tauchman	New York Yankees	San Francisco Giants	New York Yankees traded LF Mike Tauchman to San Francisco Giants for LHP Wandy Peralta and Player To Be Named Later.
Apr 11, 2021	Trade	Thairo Estrada	New York Yankees	San Francisco Giants	New York Yankees traded 2B Thairo Estrada to San Francisco Giants for cash.
Apr 6, 2021	Trade	Rougned Odor	Texas Rangers	New York Yankees	New York Yankees traded OF Josh Stowers and C Antonio Cabello to Texas Rangers for 2B Rougned Odor and cash.
Apr 6, 2021	Signed as free agent	Mike Montgomery	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent P Mike Montgomery.

March 2021

New York Yankees transactions, March 2021
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Mar 29, 2021	Signed as free agent	Derek Dietrich	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent 2B Derek Dietrich.
Mar 28, 2021	Released	Jhoulys Chacín	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees released P Jhoulys Chacin.
Mar 28, 2021	Signed as free agent	Robinson Chirinos	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent C Robinson Chirinos.
Mar 27, 2021	Released	Robinson Chirinos	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees released C Robinson Chirinos.
Mar 27, 2021	Released	Derek Dietrich	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees released 2B Derek Dietrich.

February 2021

New York Yankees transactions, February 2021
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Feb 27, 2021	Signed as free agent	Michael Gomez	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent P Michael Gomez.
Feb 23, 2021	Signed as free agent	Justin Wilson	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent LHP Justin Wilson.
Feb 22, 2021	Signed as free agent	Brett Gardner	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent CF Brett Gardner.
Feb 22, 2021	Signed as free agent	Brett Gardner	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent LF Brett Gardner.
Feb 22, 2021	Signed as free agent	Brett Gardner	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent LF Brett Gardner.
Feb 22, 2021	Signed as free agent	Brett Gardner	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent LF Brett Gardner.
Feb 13, 2021	Signed as free agent	Robinson Chirinos	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent C Robinson Chirinos to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Feb 13, 2021	Signed as free agent	Nick Goody	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Nick Goody to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Feb 13, 2021	Signed as free agent	Nick Goody	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent P Nick Goody.
Feb 12, 2021	Released	Ben Heller	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees released RHP Ben Heller.
Feb 12, 2021	Signed as free agent	Derek Dietrich	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent 2B Derek Dietrich to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Feb 12, 2021	Signed as free agent	Jay Bruce	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RF Jay Bruce to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Feb 10, 2021	Signed as free agent	Darren O'Day	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Darren O'Day.
Feb 10, 2021	Signed as free agent	Darren O'Day	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Darren O'Day.
Feb 10, 2021	Signed as free agent	Darren O'Day	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent P Darren O'Day.
Feb 10, 2021	Signed as free agent	Darren O'Day	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Darren O'Day.
Feb 6, 2021	Signed as free agent	Fidel Montero	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent CF Fidel Montero.
Feb 5, 2021	Signed as free agent	Kyle Barraclough	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Kyle Barraclough to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Feb 5, 2021	Signed as free agent	Kyle Barraclough	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent P Kyle Barraclough.
Feb 2, 2021	Signed as free agent	Asher Wojciechowski	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Asher Wojciechowski to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Feb 2, 2021	Signed as free agent	Asher Wojciechowski	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent P Asher Wojciechowski.

January 2021

New York Yankees transactions, January 2021
Date	Type	Player	From	To	Details
Jan 27, 2021	Signed as free agent	DJ LeMahieu	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent 2B DJ LeMahieu.
Jan 27, 2021	Signed as free agent	Corey Kluber	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Corey Kluber.
Jan 27, 2021	Signed as free agent	DJ LeMahieu	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent 2B DJ LeMahieu.
Jan 27, 2021	Signed as free agent	Corey Kluber	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent P Corey Kluber.
Jan 27, 2021	Signed as free agent	Corey Kluber	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Corey Kluber.
Jan 27, 2021	Signed as free agent	DJ LeMahieu	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent 2B DJ LeMahieu.
Jan 27, 2021	Signed as free agent	DJ LeMahieu	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent 2B DJ LeMahieu.
Jan 27, 2021	Signed as free agent	DJ LeMahieu	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent 2B DJ LeMahieu.
Jan 27, 2021	Signed as free agent	DJ LeMahieu	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent 2B DJ LeMahieu.
Jan 25, 2021	Trade	Frank German	New York Yankees	Boston Red Sox	New York Yankees traded RHP Adam Ottavino and RHP Frank German to Boston Red Sox for Player To Be Named Later.
Jan 24, 2021	Trade	Maikol Escotto	New York Yankees	Pittsburgh Pirates	Pittsburgh Pirates traded RHP Jameson Taillon to New York Yankees for RHP Roansy Contreras, SS Maikol Escotto, LF Canaan Smith and RHP Miguel Yajure.
Jan 21, 2021	Signed as free agent	Hans Montero	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent SS Hans Montero to a minor league contract.
Jan 18, 2021	Signed as free agent	Stephen Ridings	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Stephen Ridings to a minor league contract.
Jan 6, 2021	Trade	James Reeves	New York Yankees	San Diego Padres	San Diego Padres traded LF Greg Allen to New York Yankees for James Reeves.
Jan 6, 2021	Signed as free agent	Sócrates Brito	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent OF Socrates Brito to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Jan 6, 2021	Signed as free agent	Jhoulys Chacín	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Jhoulys Chacin to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Jan 6, 2021	Signed as free agent	Tyler Lyons	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent LHP Tyler Lyons to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Jan 6, 2021	Signed as free agent	Sócrates Brito	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent RF Socrates Brito.
Jan 6, 2021	Signed as free agent	Tyler Lyons	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent P Tyler Lyons.
Jan 5, 2021	Signed as free agent	Andrew Velazquez	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent 3B Andrew Velazquez to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Jan 5, 2021	Trade	Greg Allen	—	New York Yankees	traded to New York Yankees for .
Jan 5, 2021	Signed as free agent	Andrew Velazquez	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent SS Andrew Velazquez.
Jan 4, 2021	Signed as free agent	Nestor Cortes	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent LHP Nestor Cortes to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Jan 4, 2021	Signed as free agent	Nestor Cortes	—	New York Yankees	New York Yankees signed free agent P Nestor Cortes.

Every row is captured from MLB’s official StatsAPI transactions feed with MLB’s published description unedited. A trade appears on both clubs’ pages for the season; signings include both major-league and minor-league contracts signed with the club; injury-list moves and minor-league affiliate-only transactions are outside this archive’s scope.

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