Reliever Phil Bickford elected free agency in lieu of an outright assignment by the Yankees, according to a team announcement. New York had designated the right-hander for assignment on Sunday. He evidently cleared waivers.
The former first-rounder pitched to a 2.93 ERA across 27 2/3 innings with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, striking out almost 30% of opposing hitters against a 10.3% walk rate.
Bickford's minor league success didn't translate to the MLB as he struggled with a 9.00 ERA in five innings, allowing nine runs (eight earned) on eight hits and a walk.
Despite Bickford's recent struggles in the majors, his past history includes a solid 2.81 ERA between the Brewers and Dodgers, indicating potential for improvement in the future.
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