Yankees' Andujar Declines Mutual Option With Padres, Becomes Free Agent

Miguel Andujar, 31, has become a free agent after declining his end of a mutual option with the San Diego Padres.

Andujar made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees in 2017 and remained with the team until 2022.

During his six seasons with the Yankees, Andujar played in 259 games, batting .273 with 35 home runs, 122 RBI, and an OPS+ of 104.

In 2026, Andujar joined the Padres but was limited to 74 games due to injury. He was owed roughly $2.5 million by the Padres via a buyout.

MLBTR.com’s Mark Polishuk reported that Andujar signed a one-year deal with the Padres last winter worth $4 million in guaranteed money, including $1.5 million in salary and $2.5 million via the buyout.

Andujar played 254 plate appearances for the Padres, hitting .259/.303/.423 with five home runs, but was sidelined for over two months after a fractured right wrist caused by a wayward Lucas Erceg pitch.