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Erik Kratz: Won't play in 2021
Erik Kratz doesn't intend to play during the 2021 season, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.Kratz spent most of the 2020 season on the Yankees' 40-man roster and hit .321 with four RBI over 28 at-bats. However, he announced Friday that he won't play in 2021. "My next season will not be as a player, that's for sure," Kratz said. "I am deciding not to play." It appears as though the 40-year-old intends to retire, as he finishes his career with a .611 OPS, 31 home runs and 105 RBI over 10 seasons with 10 different teams.
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Yankees' Erik Kratz: Won't play in ALDS
Erik Kratz will not be on the roster for the ALDS against the Rays.The New York Yankees carried three catchers during the AL WIld Card Round but unsurprisingly didn't need all three, with Kratz failing to make an appearance. He won't be there as bench depth for the next series, with right-handed pitcher Michael King joining the roster in his place.
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Yankees' Erik Kratz: Tallies two RBI in start
Erik Kratz started behind the plate in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Orioles and went 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI.With Gary Sanchez catching the earlier contest, Kratz was called upon to make his first start since Aug. 30 in the nightcap. The veteran responded by accounting for half of the team's hits in the loss and driving in a pair of runs on a fourth-inning single. Kratz has done well when given an opportunity to play this season, slashing .348/.375/.435 with two doubles and three RBI.
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Yankees' Erik Kratz: Impact of Higashioka return unclear
Erik Kratz could be designated for assignment by the New York Yankees when No. 2 backstop Kyle Higashioka returns from the injured list, Brendan Kuty of NJ Advance Media reports.The Yankees are in a difficult position with Kratz, who was summoned from the team's alternate training site and added to the 40-man roster Aug. 8. With the team already facing a roster crunch, it will likely be inclined to designate Kratz for assignment when Higashioka returns unless the Yanks choose to carry three catchers on the big-league squad. Kratz has performed well while filling in for Higashioka, collecting six hits in 20 at-bats including a pair of doubles.
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Yankees' Erik Kratz: Joins 40-man roster
Erik Kratz's contract was selected by the New York Yankees on Saturday.After being chosen for the taxi squad for the team's trip to Tampa, Kratz will join the active roster after Kyle Higashioka (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. It's unclear how much time Higashioka will miss as a result of his injury, but Kratz should serve as the backup catcher until he returns.
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Yankees' Erik Kratz: Chosen for taxi squad
Erik Kratz is traveling with the New York Yankees this weekend as part of their five-man taxi squad, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.Kratz began the season ranked fourth on the team's catching depth chart, but he'll move up a spot with Chris Iannetta's placement on the restricted list Friday. That will enable Kratz to travel with the Yankees on their weekend road trip in Tampa, though he won't be eligible to play unless he is first moved to the team's active roster.
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Yankees' Erik Kratz: Headed to alternate camp
Erik Kratz was reassigned to the New York Yankees' alternate training site Tuesday.Although Kratz was able to work at major-league camp this summer, the team's depth at catcher will force him to settle for a spot at alternate camp ahead of the regular season. The 40-year-old appeared in 21 major-league games last season, slashing .102/.170/.204 with one home run and three RBI.
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Yankees' Erik Kratz: Makes 60-man player pool
Erik Kratz has been named to the New York Yankees' 60-man roster.The veteran catcher will take part in summer camp with the Yankees, but he ranks, at best, fourth on the team's catching depth chart. That will likely prevent the 40-year-old from logging much playing time this season, though that could change given the uncertainty of the upcoming campaign.
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Yankees' Erik Kratz: Remains in New York
Erik Kratz re-signed with the New York Yankees on a minor-league deal Friday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.The veteran didn't make his MLB debut until after his 30th birthday but has since gone on to receive big-league at-bats in 10 straight seasons. He doesn't offer much at the plate, hitting .194/.229/.312 over the last six seasons. He'll likely serve as little more than organizational depth this season.
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Yankees' Erik Kratz: Joins Yankees on minors deal
Erik Kratz signed a minor-league contract with the New York Yankees on Saturday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.Kratz appeared in four games for the Yankees back in 2017. The 38-year-old is nearing the end of his big-league career, if he hasn't reached it already. He's hit .102/.170/.204 in 21 games for the Giants and Rays this season, good for a wRC+ of 0. He'll serve as organizational depth in New York.
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