Height
6'5"
Weight
205 lbs
Age
34
College
Old Dominion
Draft
2014, Rd 4, #111
Experience
8 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/L
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 217 | 4.2052717 | 56-41 | 657 | 1.182508 | 0.0 | 4 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.5M
Guaranteed
$1.5M
AAV
$2.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Ryan Yarbrough's one-year, $2.5M deal with the Yankees earns a B+ CVI, representing solid value for a versatile arm who can swing between the rotation and bullpen. The southpaw brings exactly what New York needed after their pitching depth issues last season — a reliable innings-eater who posted a respectable 3.81 ERA across 127.1 innings with the Dodgers in 2024. At $2.5M AAV, the Yankees are paying below-market rate for a solid starter-caliber pitcher who can provide 120+ innings or serve as a long reliever, giving manager Aaron Boone crucial flexibility in managing his staff. Yarbrough's track record of durability and ability to limit hard contact makes this a shrewd pickup for a team trying to maximize their competitive window without committing significant long-term money. The short-term nature of the deal also allows the Yankees to evaluate their younger pitching prospects while maintaining veteran depth, making this the type of low-risk, moderate-reward move that contending teams should be making. For a pitcher who has consistently outperformed his peripherals and brings postseason experience, this contract provides excellent bang for the buck in today's inflated pitching market.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Ryan Yarbrough, a relief pitcher for the Yankees, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their solid contributions. His B+ performance grade positions him as a solid contributor at the relief pitcher position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Yankees keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $2.5M/year, the modest salary keeps pressure manageable while any breakout would be a bonus. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 34, he is in the veteran phase of his career where sustained health and consistency will determine how fans and analysts judge his remaining value.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ TB | L 3-5 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sun, 4/5 | vs MIA | L 6-7 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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