Yankees' CJ Alexander: Claimed, Optioned by Bronx Bombers

Yankees' CJ Alexander: Claimed, optioned by Bronx Bombers

Yankees' CJ Alexander: Claimed, optioned by Bronx Bombers

Yankees Add Infielder Who Turned Heads With 'Incredible' Pro Debut

The New York Yankees are adding some depth to their infield, picking up a former Top 20 prospect who had a strong professional debut before bouncing around the minors. The Yankees announced that they picked up infielder CJ Alexander off waivers. He had been waived by the Athletics, and the Yankees announced he will be optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Alexander will now have the chance to compete for playing time at a key position for …

Yankees claim CJ Alexander from Athletics

The New York Yankees claimed infielder CJ Alexander off waivers from the Athletics and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.

Yankees Land Athletics Infielder

The New York Yankees have acquired a former Athletics infielder.

Not Game-Changer, But Yankees' New Infield Add Brings More Than Pop

New York – While Yankees fans continue to clamor for a blockbuster upgrade at third base or a long-term infield cornerstone, general manager Brian Cashman delivered something much less splashy this week. The club announced on Monday that it has claimed infielder CJ Alexander off waivers from the Oakland Athletics, immediately optioning him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. To the casual eye, the move might seem like just another back-of-the-ros…

Yankees Claim CJ Alexander

The Yankees and Athletics have each announced that infielder CJ Alexander is heading to New York on a waiver claim.  The A’s designated Alexander for assignment three days ago. Alexander was optioned to the Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate, where he’ll act as a left-handed hitting depth option at multiple positions.  Most of Alexander’s pro experience has come at third base, which is notable given how the hot corner has often been considered a weak l…