Jon Berti, acquired from Marlins, placed on injured list for adductor injury. Kevin Smith signed to MLB contract to replace him.
Berti's poor offensive performance (.211/.250/.211, wRC+ 37, 28.7% K rate) balanced by strong defense (2 DRS, 1 OAA) in limited Yankees appearances.
Boone planned rotation with Berti and Cabrera until LeMahieu's return, utilizing matchups against lefty and righty starters for each player.
Smith, with a career 44 wRC+ in 114 MLB games, replaces injured Berti. It's uncertain how Boone will handle lineup decisions with Berti out.
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