Yankees Sign Veteran RHP Rafael Montero to Minor League Deal

The New York Yankees have signed veteran right-hander Rafael Montero, 35, to a minor league contract with an invitation to big league spring training. If he makes the team, Montero will earn $1.85 million. In 2025, he posted a 4.48 ERA across 59 games with the Astros, Braves, and Tigers, though he improved to a 2.86 ERA in 20 appearances with Detroit. Four years removed from a strong 2.37 ERA season with the 2022 World Series champion Astros, Montero will compete for a bullpen spot as the Yankees look to retool their relief corps.