It looks like Zach Britton is staying in New York.
The pitcher and Yankees reportedly agreed to a three-year deal Saturday night, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, citing sources. After David Robertson agreed to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies, New York shifted its focus to the 31-year-old.
Britton noted his desire to stay with the Yanks, but his asking price of $12 million reportedly was a halting point in negotiations.
Despite those reports, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports the Yankees went above that number.
Britton was dealt to the Yankees at last season’s Major League Baseball trade deadline from the Baltimore Orioles. He had seven saves while posting a 3.10 ERA through 40 2/3 innings with New York.
