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Yankees sign catcher Christian Bethancourt to minor league deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:23 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Yankees sign catcher Christian Bethancourt to minor league deal

Summary

The New York Yankees signed catcher Christian Bethancourt to a minor league contract on July 28, 2026, assigning him to Triple-A. This move comes as the Yankees seek additional catching options ahead of the upcoming trade deadline on August 3. Bethancourt, a right-handed hitter, has experience with multiple MLB teams but has not played in the majors since 2024. The Yankees continue to pursue a righty-swinging catcher, with other teams also in the market. Despite Bethancourt's signing, the Yankees remain focused on finding an impactful addition before making a decision on backup catcher Ali Sánchez, who may face a roster challenge if a new trade occurs.

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•Yankees signed Christian Bethancourt and assigned him to Triple-A.
•Bethancourt has not played in the majors since 2024.
•Yankees are actively seeking a right-handed hitting catcher before August 3.
•Backup catcher Ali Sánchez may be affected by potential trades.
•Yankees beat the White Sox 3-2 on July 28, 2026.

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3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees sign veteran catcher to minor league deal as search for big league help continues

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NEW YORK — The New York Yankees finally added a catcher on Tuesday … via a minor league contract. The team signed veteran backstop Christian Bethancourt and assigned him to Triple-A before beating the White Sox, 3-2, in Chicago. The move shouldn’t have any impact on the Yankees’ pursuit of a righty-swinging catcher prior to the Aug. 3 trade deadline, though options appear limited for them and ...
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