Feb 12, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Jayvien Sandridge (88) participates in spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Former Cincinnati Reds Minor League Pitcher Makes MLB Debut With New York Yankees

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Jul 7, 2025 4:49 PM ET

Former Cincinnati Reds minor league pitcher Jayvien Sandridge made his Major League debut with the New York Yankees on Saturday, July 5.

The 26-year-old gave up two runs on one hit and three walks in 2/3 of an inning against the New York Mets.

The left-hander was with the Reds organization from 2021 to 2023. In 2023, he made 36 appearances with High-A Dayton with an ERA of 3.81 and 86 strikeouts over 59 innings.

That fall, he pitched in the Arizona Fall League for the Reds and had a 1.42 ERA over six games, but later signed with the San Diego Padres.

In February of this season, he signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees.

Sandridge is the 154th Dayton Dragons player to make their Major League debut.

You can see the Dragons' full announcement below:

Welcome to the show, Jayvien Sandridge!

The southpaw pitcher and 2022-23 Dragons alum made his MLB debut for the New York Yankees against the New York Mets.

Sandridge is the 154th Dragon to play in the MLB. pic.twitter.com/ff5ijKv6wz
— Dayton Dragons (@DragonsBaseball) July 7, 2025