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Yankees Sign Seth Brown to Minor League Deal

1/19/2026

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The New York Yankees signed Seth Brown, a first baseman and outfielder who previously played for the Oakland Athletics, to a minor league contract.
Brown, 33, finished the 2025 season with a .185 batting average, while he posted a .352 average with on-base and slugging in the minors.
The move aims to bolster roster depth and add outfield and first-base versatility, with competition for spots affecting Brown's major league chances.

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Story summary

The New York Yankees signed Seth Brown, a first baseman and outfielder who previously played for the Oakland Athletics, to a minor league contract.
Brown, 33, finished the 2025 season with a .185 batting average, while he posted a .352 average with on-base and slugging in the minors.
The move aims to bolster roster depth and add outfield and first-base versatility, with competition for spots affecting Brown's major league chances.