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Jon Berti

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Jon Berti was one of those players we expected to thrive in the new stolen base environment. He has 21 steal in 28 attempts over the past two seasons, but most of that is front-loaded, as a calf strain and hip issues cost him significant time in 2024. The Yankees primarily used Berti at third base last season, so his draft day value will be significantly impacted by his positional assignment since he lacks the run production for that position in most formats. Berti will be 35 on Opening Day yet still maintains top 20th percentile speed, assuming his leg ailments are fully healed. He signed with the Cubs on a one-year, $2 million deal and could be a surprise source of steals if prospect Matt Shaw doesn't look ready in the spring or if Nico Hoerner's (elbow) recovery hits a snag. More likely, Berti will be a part-time player who could slide into a more prominent role if injuries strike.

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2024 461.8 10 1 6 6 5 .273
2023 261.52 53 7 33 29 16 .294
3y Avg. 1952.2 37 4 22 26 21 .269
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  • Cubs' Jon Berti: Could be temporary starter

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    With Nico Hoerner (forearm) set to miss the Cubs' two-game, season-opening series in Tokyo, Berti is an option to slide in as the starter at second base, Jesse Rogers of MLB.com reports. The Cubs will face the Dodgers in Tokyo on March 18 and 19, and with Hoerner still recovering from flexor tendon surgery, the team won't rush him back for the quick set. Berti and Vidal Brujan could see time at second in the meantime, though Hoerner could be ready to go later in the month, which would push both players back to bench roles.
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  • Cubs' Jon Berti: Signs with Northsiders

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    Berti signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Cubs on Wednesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. A calf injury limited Berti to just 25 regular-season games in 2024, during which he slashed .273/.342/.318 with six RBI and five stolen bases across 74 plate appearances with the Yankees. If healthy this season, the 35-year-old infielder has a path to semi-regular playing time in Chicago, which is facing some uncertainty at third base. However, he'll likely face some competition during spring training in the form of top prospect Matt Shaw.
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  • Jon Berti: Let go by Yankees

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    The Yankees non-tendered Berti on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. Berti appeared in 25 games for the Yankees during the regular season, slashing .273/.342/.318 with six RBI over 74 plate appearances. The 34-year-old's defensive versatility and ability to reach base at a high rate should earn him some attention in free agency, though a full-time starting role is unlikely.
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  • Yankees' Jon Berti: Battling hip injury

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    Manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Berti was left off the Yankees' World Series roster due to a right hip flexor injury, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. The Yankees skipper noted that Berti's injury occurred while he was running the bases in Game 4 of the ALCS, and he would have been part of the roster had he not gotten hurt. Because of the utility man's absence, Nestor Cortes (elbow) will rejoin New York's roster to provide additional pitching depth for the World Series.
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  • Yankees' Jon Berti: Absent from World Series roster

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    Berti is not on the Yankees' World Series roster. Berti has made three starts at first base against lefties this postseason, but the Yankees have elected to carry Nestor Cortes (elbow) on their World Series roster instead. With Berti off the roster, the Yankees will either start Anthony Rizzo or Oswaldo Cabrera at first base versus left-handers.
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  • Yankees' Jon Berti: Back at first base for Game 4

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    Berti is starting at first base and batting ninth Thursday in Game 4 of the ALDS in Kansas City, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. Berti received his first professional start at first base in Game 2 and will be back there in Game 4 as the Yankees try to close out the series. Oswaldo Cabrera -- who started Games 1 and 3 at first base -- will begin this contest on the bench.
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  • Yankees' Jon Berti: Swipes bag, reaches three times

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    Berti went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's win over Oakland. He was also hit by a pitch. Berti singled in his second trip to the plate before eventually stealing third as part of a double steal with Anthony Volpe. The infielder would go on to reach three times in the contest after also being hit by a pitch in the eighth, showing that he can be a solid contributor for the Yankees in his first start since May 24. It marked Berti's fourth multi-hit performance this season, while the stolen base was his fifth on the campaign.
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  • Yankees' Jon Berti: Brought back from IL

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    The Yankees reinstated Berti (calf) from the 60-day injured list Monday. Berti is back with the Yankees for the first time since late May after completing a lengthy recovery from a left calf strain. Prior to being activated, Berti was sent out on an extended rehab assignment, during which he slashed .342/.422/.526 with two home runs and five walks over 12 games. Though Berti looks to be dialed in at the plate, he'll have to settle for a utility role with the Yankees and may not be guaranteed much more than the occasional start against left-handed pitching.
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  • Yankees' Jon Berti: Won't return Sunday

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    Berti (calf) will continue his rehab stint through the weekend and "a handful of days" into next week according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. The Yankees can add two players when rosters expand Sunday, but Berti won't be one of them. The utility man has been rehabbing with Double-A Somerset since Aug. 24 and has gone 2-for-12 with a home run, three RBI and a 2:4 BB:K through five contests. It's unclear if New York believes Berti needs more games in the minors to ramp up or if the team has simply elected to go in another direction with its roster expansion, but it appears the 34-year-old won't be back with the big club until at least the end of next week.
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  • Yankees' Jon Berti: Homers in first rehab game

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    Berti (calf) went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run for Double-A Somerset in a rehab game Saturday. In his first game action since suffering a calf strain May 24, Berti crushed a three-run blast in the fourth inning. Considering the length of his absence, the versatile veteran may need at least a few more rehab games before he's ready to rejoin the big club. When he does return to the Yankees, Berti is likely to fill a utility role that probably won't include everyday at-bats.
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  • Yankees' Jon Berti: Starting up rehab assignment Friday

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    Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Berti (calf) is expected to begin a rehab assignment Friday with Double-A Somerset, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. After experiencing no setbacks with his right calf upon being cleared for full baseball activities over the weekend, Berti is ready to play in games for the first time since late May. He'll likely remain on assignment at least through the weekend while he looks to regain his timing at the plate following a lengthy layoff, but if he fares well, Berti could make it back from the 60-day injured list before the end of August. Berti had been filling a utility role for the Yankees prior to straining his calf, but he could pick up regular at-bats at third base once he's activated. The Yankees have been leaning on youngsters Oswaldo Cabrera and Oswald Peraza at the hot corner since Jazz Chisholm (elbow) landed on the injured list Aug. 14.
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  • Yankees' Jon Berti: Cleared for full activity

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    Berti (calf) has been cleared for full baseball activity and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week, per MLB.com. Berti's last game action took place May 24, so he'll likely need to play in multiple minor-league contests before he's deemed ready to return to the big club. The utility man slashed .273/.322/.327 with a home run, six RBI, six runs and four steals over 17 games with New York prior to landing on the IL due to a calf strain. Upon his return, Berti will probably see action at multiple positions, though he's unlikely to have an everyday role.
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  • Yankees' Jon Berti: Nearing rehab assignment

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    Berti (calf) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week, per MLB.com. Berti has been participating in hitting and fielding drills at the Yankees' complex in Tampa, Fla. The 34-year-old last saw game action May 24, so his rehab stint could last several games. Berti is likely to settle into a utility role upon his return, and he could help fill the team's void at third base with Jazz Chisholm heading to the injured list due to an elbow injury.
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  • Yankees' Jon Berti: Running at 80 percent

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    Berti (calf) has increased his running intensity to 80 percent, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Saturday that the utility man is "trending back in a good direction," per MLB.com. Berti has been on the injured list since late May after suffering a left calf strain. He resumed running in late July and has since upped his intensity, though he remains without a definite timeline for a return. Boone did mention Saturday that Berti is closer than Anthony Rizzo (forearm) to rejoining the Yankees, according to the Associated Press.
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  • Yankees' Jon Berti: Running, but not back to full speed

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    Berti (calf) ran and performed other baseball activities Friday, but he's not yet back up to full speed, per MLB.com. Berti has been on the shelf with a left calf strain since late May. He resumed running at approximately 95 percent prior to the All-Star break, then had a setback and was given a PRP injection. Though he's back to being able to run, Berti isn't likely to begin a minor-league rehab assignment until he's up to full speed. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said July 22 that it's "going to be a little bit of time" before Berti is ready to return, though a clear timeline hasn't been shared.
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  • Yankees' Jon Berti: Resumes activities Monday

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    Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Berti (calf) hit and played catch Monday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. Berti recently experienced a setback with his left calf strain and received a platelet-rich plasma injection, but he was never completely shut down and should be ready for a rehab assignment before long. The utility player has been shelved since late May.
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  • Yankees' Jon Berti: Getting PRP injection after setback

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    Berti will be given a PRP injection after suffering a setback with his left calf strain, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. Yankees manager Aaron Boone deemed it a "minor" setback, but Berti won't be ready for rehab games this weekend as originally planned. It will also push back his timetable for a return, although that remains fluid. Berti has been shelved since late May.
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  • Yankees' Jon Berti: Running at 95 percent

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    Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Berti (calf) has been running at approximately 95 percent as well as hitting and throwing, MLB.com reports. Berti is approaching a minor-league rehab assignment, which could begin shortly after the All-Star break. He's been on the injured list since May 25 as a result of a left calf strain. Berti will likely work as a utility man in a reserve role upon his return from the IL.
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  • Yankees' Jon Berti: Live at-bats after All-Star break

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    Berti (calf) could begin taking live at-bats shortly after the All-Star break, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. Berti has been re-incorporating baseball activities in recent days and will continue to ramp things up. He should be ready for a rehab assignment soon after some live hitting, with a return before the end of July seemingly within reach.
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  • Yankees' Jon Berti: Showing improvement

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    Berti (calf) is improving and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment in a few weeks, per MLB.com. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Berti is "moving in a good direction" and added that the infielder will "hopefully" be ready for a rehab assignment in "a few more weeks." Berti is currently on the 60-day IL due to a left calf strain and isn't eligible to be activated until late July. He will likely fill a utility role upon his return.
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