Yankees' Chris Kean transitions from catcher to relief pitcher

Chris Kean, a pitcher for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, has successfully transitioned from being a catcher at the University of Louisiana-Monroe to a relief pitcher. Injuries in college led to a shift in his playing position, which has paid off as he was promoted to Triple-A on July 7. This season, Kean has accumulated six holds and two saves, posting a 4.34 ERA over 37 games, which includes a 3.34 ERA since being promoted. He expressed gratitude for the Yankees' opportunity to continue his baseball career despite setbacks, including Tommy John surgery.

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