The article discusses the Yankees' signing of Cooper Hummel, a flexible first baseman/outfielder, to a minor-league contract amid Giancarlo Stanton's absence. Hummel, known for being traded in significant deals, showcased his skills during spring training with the Astros but was ultimately not selected for their Opening Day roster. While the signing of Hummel may seem minor, it reflects the Yankees' strategy to enhance their roster's depth, especially in first base/outfield/designated hitter positions, as the team's offensive performance shows promise, alongside concerns for future lineup flaws.
It sort of goes without saying that this is by definition a pretty minor move, and odds are it won't have a significant impact on the team.
Hummel spent this past spring training with the Houston Astros and did about as well as he could to earn a role with the big league team.
For those of you unfamiliar with his name, Hummel is a 1B/OF who is probably most known for the two trades he was involved in.
Looking at Hummel's career in the minor leagues, he has gotten progressively better at the higher levels but has never been able to translate his skill set into the big leagues.
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