This isn’t exactly an unexpected move, as Beeter has been pegged as a pitcher who might be better off in the pen ever since the Yankees acquired him from the Dodgers for Joey Gallo in 2022. His power arsenal is limited to two pitches, a fastball and slider, and he’s also struggled with command and health over the years.

Speaking at spring training this week, New York Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake said that the team likes the way that Beeter's stuff plays in short spurts.

The news isn’t too surprising, as ever since Beeter was a second-round selection for the Dodgers in the 2020 draft, some pundits have felt he would ultimately end up as a reliever at the big league level.