Adam Ottavino now hits the market — and contenders might pounce. His Bronx return? Brief, chaotic, adequate. Signed on April 1, 2025, Ottavino’s short but powerful comeback to the Bronx covered Devin Williams’ paternity leave. The 39-year-old right-hander showed consistent ability on the mound by delivering two scoreless outings in his brief run.
However, the bullpen is a numbers game. Knowing Williams’ comeback was almost sure, the Yankees had to make a difficult choice. On April 4, Ottavino was assigned to create a place for the restored closer. Notwithstanding his outstanding performance, roster restrictions forced this action. Adam Ottavino has switched his roster before. He signed a minor league contract with the Red Sox earlier in 2025 but left after a disappointing spring training. Given his past from 2019 to 2020, his later Yankees signing was a kind of homecoming.
As per the reports, Adam Ottavino is now at a familiar junction: free agency. Though the market might be merciless at 39, his previous performances still point to value. Teams requiring a seasoned bullpen arm could find him a useful tool. His attractiveness increases from his experience across several franchises, including the Cardinals, Rockies, Yankees, Red Sox, and Mets.
The Yankees may have just given their competition a weapon if Adam Ottavino is assigned to a division rival. His consistent performance shows he still has gasoline in the tank; a contender like the Blue Jays or Orioles may swoop him up to support their bullpen. That would make an otherwise ordinary roster action an expensive mistake. From the incorrect dugout, the Bronx might find itself observing one of its deals gone bad.
What does this mean for Adam Ottavino? He has to decide what to do. After he clears waivers, he can sign with any team. The time is running out. Getting him on board with a contender could make him an essential part of a title puzzle. Chance to make things right?
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