Yankees reportedly re-sign old friend to minor league deal, send him to Scranton

The New York Yankees are once again turning to a familiar face as they brace for an unexpected roster shake-up.

Andrew Velazquez, the versatile infielder and Bronx native who last played for the Yankees’ MLB team in 2021 and was a member of the organization until 10 days ago, is officially back in the fold, according to a report from Audacy’s Lou DiPietro .

His return comes less than two weeks after being released from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and the timing feels far from coincidental.

Goldschmidt’s injury may force rapid decisions

The concern stems from Paul Goldschmidt’s injury scare on Tuesday night. While fielding a pop-up near first base, Goldschmidt made an awkward, twisting move that immediately had him grimacing.

For a veteran player who thrives on stability and lower-