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Former Yankees star claims Juan Soto's $765,000,000 contract could become 'burdensome' for Mets in the future On Saturday, MLB analyst and former New York Yankees catcher Erik Kratz discussed Juan Soto's massive contract.

MARCH 2, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Won't play in 2021 Kratz doesn't intend to play during the 2021 season, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Kratz spent most of the 2020 season on the Yankees' 40-man roster and hit .321 with four RBI over 28 at-bats. However, he announced Friday that he won't play in 2021. "My next season will not be as a player, that's for sure," Kratz said. "I am deciding not to play." It appears as though the 40-year-old intends to retire, as he finishes his career with a .611 OPS, 31 home runs and 105 RBI over 10 seasons with 10 different teams.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rays add All-Star OF Meadows to ALDS roster vs. Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays have added All-Star outfielder Austin Meadows to the roster for the start of their AL Division Series against the New York Yankees but did not include him in the...

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • Associated Press

Won't play in ALDS Kratz will not be on the roster for the ALDS against the Rays.

Impact The Yankees carried three catchers during the AL WIld Card Round but unsurprisingly didn't need all three, with Kratz failing to make an appearance. He won't be there as bench depth for the next series, with right-handed pitcher Michael King joining the roster in his place.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees playoff roster: Mike Ford and Erik Kratz are in, Miguel Andujar is out vs. Indians The Yankees' roster is now set for their three-game series against the Cleveland Indians.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Rays clinch first AL East title in 10 years

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Yankees fan favorite Erik Kratz gets a shirt from BreakingT Knuckle Up with the Yankees’ catcher turned reliever

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • PINSTRIPEALLEY.COM

Kratz's warmth toward Garcia an example of why catcher is beloved BALTIMORE — The reason 40-year-old Erik Kratz has been beloved in every one of the nine big-league clubhouses he’s been in — despite never a...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

Tallies two RBI in start Kratz started behind the plate in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Orioles and went 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI.

Impact With Gary Sanchez catching the earlier contest, Kratz was called upon to make his first start since Aug. 30 in the nightcap. The veteran responded by accounting for half of the team's hits in the loss and driving in a pair of runs on a fourth-inning single. Kratz has done well when given an opportunity to play this season, slashing .348/.375/.435 with two doubles and three RBI.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles end 19-game skid vs Yankees, split doubleheader

The Baltimore Orioles ended their 19-game losing streak against the New York Yankees, using a strong offensive performance by rookie Ryan Mountcastle to earn a 6-3 victory for a do...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • Associated Press

'Padre' Kratz mentoring Yanks' young arms Erik Kratz is a self-described “hugger,” though this year’s COVID-19 safety protocols have limited the veteran catcher’s ability to embrace...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • MLB.COM

Yankees' Erik Kratz tears up while discussing mentorship of Hispanic teammates New York's backup catcher has taken on an important behind-the-scenes role for his club.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Impact of Higashioka return unclear Kratz could be designated for assignment by the Yankees when No. 2 backstop Kyle Higashioka returns from the injured list, Brendan Kuty of NJ Advance Media reports.

Impact The Yankees are in a difficult position with Kratz, who was summoned from the team's alternate training site and added to the 40-man roster Aug. 8. With the team already facing a roster crunch, it will likely be inclined to designate Kratz for assignment when Higashioka returns unless the Yanks choose to carry three catchers on the big-league squad. Kratz has performed well while filling in for Higashioka, collecting six hits in 20 at-bats including a pair of doubles.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sánchez's pinch slam, Hicks' HR help Yanks sweep Mets

Gary Sánchez delivered the first pinch-hit, extra-innings grand slam in Yankees history, Deivi García made a strong impression in his big league debut and New York beat the crossto...

AUGUST 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Yankees edge Mets 2-1 to avert longest slide in 25 years

Clint Frazier scored the winning run on Dellin Betances’ wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the New York Yankees averted their longest losing streak in a quarter-cen...

AUGUST 29, 2020 • Associated Press

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Rays add All-Star OF Meadows to ALDS roster vs. Yankees

Rays clinch first AL East title in 10 years

Orioles end 19-game skid vs Yankees, split doubleheader

Sánchez's pinch slam, Hicks' HR help Yanks sweep Mets

Yankees edge Mets 2-1 to avert longest slide in 25 years