New York Yankees Sign 23-Year-Old Pitcher Before Dodgers Series

On Friday evening, the New York Yankees will return to action when they host Freddie Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Bronx.

They went into the All-Star break riding a four-game winning streak.

New York Yankees Sign 23-Year-Old Pitcher

Earlier this week, the Yankees selected David Leslie in the 9th round of the 2026 MLB Draft.

According to Baseball America, Leslie has now signed a deal with the Yankees.

@NYY_Prospects wrote: “9th-round pick RHP David Leslie has signed for $37,500, according to the Baseball America tracker. That saves the Yankees $167,000 against his slot value. They have a net savings of $496,200 with Dietz’s underslot, as well.”

Social Media On Leslie

Here’s what people have been saying about Leslie this week:

Jacob Rudner: “Yankees ninth rounder David Leslie was one of four undrafted players last year that I had on my value UDFA list out of Division III Grove City. Went to Pitt this year and showed some big stuff, particularly a curveball and changeup.”

@cai_rogers7: “The New York Yankees select RHP David Leslie out of the University of Pittsburgh with their 9th-round pick!! (Pick 278) Leslie punched out 75 batters in 65 innings last season”

@MattPurucker: “The New York Yankees drafted 2025 Grove City graduate David Leslie in the ninth round. In his senior season, the pitcher led the Wolverines to their first PAC title since 2008. Leslie became the first GCC grad chosen in the MLB draft since 2006 after playing at Pitt this year.”

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