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The Yankees have had a quiet offseason thus far. New York’s most notable moves have been the re-signings of Trent Grisham and Amed Rosario. Another infielder will join Rosario this spring, as veteran and former NL All-Star Paul DeJong will reportedly sign with the Yankees on a Minor League contract.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

Report: Yankees Sign Paul DeJong To Minor League Deal

According to The New York Post‘s Jon Heyman, free agent shortstop Paul DeJong has signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees. The former Washington National is also an invitee to the Yankees’ Major League camp, and if he makes the team, he will earn $1 million.

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Yankees Sign Paul DeJong To Minor League Deal

The Yankees and Paul DeJong are in agreement on a minor league deal, according to a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. DeJong will receive an invite to big league Spring Training next month as part of the deal.

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Nats' Paul DeJong, out since April HBP, begins rehab stint

Washington Nationals infielder Paul DeJong, sidelined since being struck in the face by a pitch on April 15, will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday, MLB Network reported Monday.

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Washington Nationals Slugger Could Start Injury Rehab Assignment Next Week

Two months after suffering a scary injury to his face, Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong is close to returning to live action. The 30-year-old is waiting to get the go-ahead for an injury rehab assignment next week after he hit live pitching for the first time on Wednesday since he suffered a fractured nose on April 15.

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Nationals Young Infielder Breaks Back Into Top 100 Prospect Rankings

Coming into the 2025 MLB regular season, one of the positions the Washington Nationals still needed to figure things out at was at third base. They signed veteran Paul DeJong to handle the job on Opening Day, but he wasn’t considered a long-term option.

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Former Cardinals All-Star Receives Unfortunate Injury Update

Former St. Louis Cardinals and current Washington Nationals infielder Paul DeJong could be out until sometime around the All-Star break, as he continues

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Nationals' DeJong likely out until All-Star break

Nationals' Paul DeJong likely out until All-Star break

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Nats place 3B Paul DeJong (nose) on IL after HBP

A day after he was struck in the face by a pitch, Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured nose on Wednesday.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / April 15

Nationals 3B Paul DeJong hit in face by a pitch, exits vs. Pirates

Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong exited Tuesday night's game against the host Pittsburgh Pirates after being hit by a pitch in the face in the top of the sixth inning.

MLB News / Field Level Media / February 16

Nationals agree with SS Paul DeJong on 1-year, $1 million deal

The Washington Nationals agreed to a one-year, $1 million deal with former All-Star shortstop Paul DeJong on Sunday. The deal also provides DeJong with the opportunity to earn up to $600,000 in performance bonuses.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / January 13, 2025

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Paul DeJong

You might be reading this and wondering why teams would even bother signing a guy like Paul DeJong. He is an aging veteran who has never been very flashy or exciting throughout his career.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30, 2024

Former All-Star SS traded from White Sox to Royals mid-series

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Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / November 28, 2023

White Sox Make Paul DeJong Signing Official

Chris Getz's roster remodeling for the 2024 season continued on Tuesday as the Chicago White Sox announced the signing of infielder Paul DeJong. The veteran inked a one-year deal worth $1.75 million plus incentives.

Chicago White Sox News / Fastball on SI / November 27, 2023

Financial Details Released on Paul DeJong's Deal with the Chicago White Sox

It look a little while, but we now know the terms of the contract for new Chicago White Sox' infielder Paul DeJong. Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post: Paul DeJong White Sox deal: $1.75M plus 250K incentives DeJong, 30, is a former All-Star who is coming off a brutal last few seasons.