The Yankees have signed right-handed pitcher Dylan Coleman to a minor league contract, according to his MLB.com profile. While the details of the contract, including an invitation to the Major League spring camp, are not specified, Coleman's journey to the Yankees is an intriguing one. With a 2.78 ERA and impressive strikeout rate in 2022, Coleman's performance took a turn for the worse in 2023, with an 8.84 ERA and a concerning walk rate. The Kansas City Royals traded him to the Astros during the 2023-24 offseason, and he struggled in his brief time with Houston, posting a 4.91 ERA in 14 2/3 innings. Coleman's recent struggles continued with the Orioles, who released him in May. However, there's a glimmer of hope as Coleman has been working on his mechanics with the Feole Pitching training workshop, adding a cutter and power sinker to his arsenal, and his fastball velocity has increased to 100 mph. The Yankees are taking a chance on Coleman, intrigued by his potential, and are eager to see if his recent improvements can translate to success at the Major League level. The team is also curious about the impact their own pitching development crew can have on his approach. While control issues persist, the Yankees are optimistic that Coleman's new mechanics and velocity will help him get the ball over the plate more consistently. The question remains: Can Coleman's recent changes make a difference, or will he continue to struggle with control? Only time will tell, and the Yankees are excited to find out.
