The New York Yankees had to part ways with several valuable players who could bolster the defense of any team in the 2025 season, and one of them is a 35-year-old reliever who was recently with the Bombers and could land with a team soon.
According to Jon Heyman, the pitcher now being pursued by as many as 8 teams is Tommy Kahnle, who recently became a free agent. Kahnle has had two solid stints with the Yankees, with his 2024 campaign being his best, posting a 2.11 ERA over 50 games.
Although the names of all the teams have not been revealed, there are indications that at least one of them could be the Boston Red Sox, who continue to search the market for pitchers to strengthen their bullpen and avoid another .500 season like their 81-81 record in 2024. That record, while not ideal, did mark the end of two consecutive losing seasons dating back to 2022.
Kahnle had strong seasons with the Yankees as a reliever, with his best performance coming in 2019 when he appeared in 72 games. He also had a brief stint with the Dodgers in 2022, appearing in 13 games and working just 12.2 innings.
Tommy Kahnle #41 of the New York Yankees pitches in the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on September 03, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
When did Kahnle debut in the MLB?
A veteran of the game, Kahnle made his MLB debut in 2014 with the Colorado Rockies, appearing in 54 games during his first year with them. He spent two seasons with Colorado before a short time with the Chicago White Sox. It was with the Yankees and Dodgers, however, that he had the opportunity to play in the postseason, making 27 appearances between 2017 and 2024.
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Kahnle’s latest salary
Kahnle enjoyed a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the Yankees, the largest of his career to date. His salary in 2024 was $5.75 million, making him one of the highest-paid relievers on the Yankees’ roster last season.
