The Yankees and pitcher Esmil Rogers avoided arbitration with a pre-deadline deal on Tuesday, a source told Sportsnet.ca. According to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman, his deal is worth $1.48 million, with $750,000 guaranteed. Rogers posted a 4.68 ERA and 23:10 K:BB ratio in 25 innings after being claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays by the Yankees late in the season.