Overview
- Peter Strzelecki exercised the opt-out in his Yankees minor-league contract and is now a free agent, a development first reported by Jon Heyman.
- He pitched at the Triple-A level this season with a 4.81 ERA and a 29:5 strikeout-to-walk record across 24.1 innings and has not appeared in the majors since 2024.
- Strzelecki has prior big-league experience with the Brewers, Diamondbacks and Guardians, including 10 appearances with Cleveland in 2024.
- The Yankees, who sit atop the AL East, lose an internal relief option as they weigh bullpen upgrades ahead of the July trade deadline.
- Minor-league opt-outs let veteran players pursue immediate MLB opportunities, so Strzelecki will test the market while the Yankees may look outside the organization for bullpen help.