The New York Yankees quietly bolstered their organizational depth on Friday, signing first baseman Ernesto Martinez Jr. to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. While the move won’t generate headlines on the back pages, it gives the Bombers a physically imposing left-handed bat to stash in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre as insurance.

Martinez Jr. spent the 2025 season with the Milwaukee Brewers’ Triple-A affiliate, where he proved to be a tough out despite not posting gaudy power numbers.

Standing at a towering 6-foot-6 and weighing 254 pounds, the 26-year-old offers a unique profile that combines massive raw size with a disciplined approach at the plate. He isn’t a swing-for-the-fences slugger; he has shown a genuine ability to get on base, which is a trait the

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