ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, USA – Rougned Odor first appeared in the New York Yankees line-up on Sunday with his new look with a uniform change.
The Venezuelan infielder, who no longer has a beard, adhered to the long rule banning facial hair from his new team. He shaved off his thick beard with the Texas Rangers, who exchanged him for the Yankees last week in exchange for minor league outfielders Antonio Cabello and Josh Stowers.
“It was weird, I feel weird,” Odor admitted that he didn’t have his beard. ‘Even my daughter, she didn’t want to see me. That’s right and I’m happy to be here. ‘
The 27-year-old completed protocols for the pandemic and was added to the lineup on Saturday. He started at second base and hit sixth in the last game of the series of the weekend against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Odor, who was not on the Rangers-roster before the start of the season, was commissioned on April 1. He noted that he would love to join a team where “every child grows up and wants to play” for them.
“When I found out I had been traded for this team, I was happy,” he admitted, adding that he continued with battle and field training after being assigned to an assignment.
Odor is a left-handed batter and can bring balance to a practical right-handed setup. He was second baseman with the Rangers, but also played third in spring practice for the first time this year.
The infielder, averaging .237, 146 home runs and 458 RBI’s in seven Major League-seasons, still has a guaranteed two-year contract of $ 12 million each, as part of a six-year, 49-year deal. 5 million.
The deal includes a $ 13.5 million team option for 2023 and a $ 3 million contract termination.
“I have come to do my best to help the team win games,” said Odor.
The Yankees announced two roster moves for Sunday’s game. Dominican righthanded Albert Abreu was called up from the alternate training camp and Venezuelan infielder Thairo Estrada was sent to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for money.