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Yankees Make Infield Roster Move After Long Road Trip

For Jorbit Vivas, hopefully his third call up to the majors will be the one, because for the second straight time he failed to make his major league debut.

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Former Dodgers Top Prospect Promoted By Yankees to Make MLB Debut

Former Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Jorbit Vivas is hoping to make his MLB debut with the New York Yankees. The Yankees announced the roster move on Monday, which also included the placement of outfielder Trent Grisham on the paternity list.

Jorbit Vivas News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 21

Yankees promote infielder Jorbit Vivas

The Yankees announced that they have recalled infielder Jorbit Vivas. He’ll be making his major league debut if they can get him into a game. He takes the roster spot of outfielder Trent Grisham, who has been placed on the paternity list.

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 21

New York Yankees Prospect Gets Call Up After Nearly 600 Career Minor League Games

A career minor leaguer is joining the New York Yankees on Monday, hoping to see his first big-league action. The Yankees placed outfielder Trent Grisham on paternity leave, resulting in the call up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre for infielder Jorbit Vivas.

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New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / April 21

Yankees place surging outfielder on paternity list, promote red-hot infielder

The New York Yankees announced today that outfielder Trent Grisham was placed on the Paternity List, calling up infielder Jorbit Vivas in his place. Grisham

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 20

Yankees move standout spring slugger to minors

The New York Yankees won’t be starting the 2025 season with Jorbit Vivas on their big league roster. ClutchPoints’ Brayden Haena reported that the Yankees have sent Vivas to their Triple-A ranks, also saying this: “One of the biggest obstacles to Vivas making the Opening Day roster is the Yankees’ current infield depth.

New York Yankees News / Inside The Diamonds / March 20

New York Yankees Roster Moves 3/20/2025

The New York Yankees tonight face the Baltimore Orioles. They are 12-12 this spring in Grapefruit League play. Will Warren will take the ball for the Yankees, he is 3-0 with a 2.87 ERA, a 0.77 WHIP, and 16 strikeouts in 15.2 innings.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 20

Yankees announce move after spring training loss to Phillies

The New York Yankees made a roster move following their 4–0 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night, optioning infielder Jorbit Vivas to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 27

Yankees’ third base competitor trying to shake off shoulder injury

One of the New York Yankees‘ infielders is missing valuable time in Spring Training due to a shoulder injury, however, he could return in short order. MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch reported that Yankees third baseman Jorbit Vivas is working his way back from injury: “Jorbit Vivas has been held out of games due to shoulder soreness.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 10

Yankees have 2 prospects taking reps at third base ahead of position battle

The Yankees‘ infield puzzle remains unsolved, and spring training will serve as the battleground for a heated competition at third base. While DJ LeMahieu and Oswaldo Cabrera are expected to be in the mix, the team is also giving two younger players, Oswald Peraza and Jorbit Vivas, a shot to make an impression.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 15

New York Yankees Release Disappointing Trade Acquisition

This trade did not turn out as well as the New York Yankees had hoped. On Sunday, MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch reported that the Yankees released left-handed reliever Victor González, who had been pitching for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre since late June. González, 28, was acquired alongside infield prospect Jorbit Vivas in the Dec.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / August 12

Former Dodgers Prospect Jorbit Vivas Was Part Of Failed Eduardo Rodríguez Trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers approached the trade deadline with a clear focus to acquire a starting pitcher, which was the same position they were in last season.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / July 14

Yankees call up exciting infield prospect just to demote him after 3 games

The New York Yankees faced a disappointing end to their series against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday afternoon, squandering a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth inning.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 13

Former Dodgers Top Prospect Set to Make MLB Debut With Yankees

The New York Yankees called up former Los Angeles Dodgers infield prospect Jorbit Vivas from Triple-A on Friday to join the roster in time for a series against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, the team announced.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / July 13

Yankees could make a big change at 3rd base with newly promoted infielder

The New York Yankees have announced a significant roster update: infield prospect Jorbit Vivas will join the major league team, aiming to make an impact, as veteran JD Davis moves to the injured list with the stomach flu.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / July 12

Yankees to Promote Exciting Infield Prospect, Placing J.D. Davis on IL

The New York Yankees are promoting Jorbit Vivas to the major league roster, according to SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino. Vivas, 23, is already on the 40-man roster and will be on the 26-man roster.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 12

Yankees Calling Up Top Prospect to Help Bolster Infield as Veteran Slugger Hits IL

The New York Yankees have received more than solid production from rookie first baseman Ben Rice, and now they are hoping for the same from this top prospect infielder.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / July 7

Should the Yankees promote this exciting young infielder?

Jorbit Vivas was acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in a deal that saw the New York Yankees send their 2021 first-round pick Trey Sweeney out. It was

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 25, 2024

Yankees’ infield prospect injured during pre-game, undergoing further testing

Jorbit Vivas was supposed to play third base for the Yankees today, but instead, he suffered a face injury during the pre-game for the Yankees’ final Spring Training game in Tampa against the Mets.

New York Yankees News / Inside The Diamonds / January 20, 2024

Player Profile: Jorbit Vivas

Jorbit Vivas was born in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, on March 9, 2001. Vivas has spent his career in the Los Angeles Dodgers system, developing into a reliable infielder with impressive bat-to-ball skills.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 13, 2023

Jorbit Vivas was more than just a throw-in for the Yankees

The young infielder has excellent feel for the barrel and very solid plate skills, giving him a high floor and a chance to be a major leaguer. On Monday, the Yankees agreed to send infield prospect Trey Sweeney to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for left-handed reliever Víctor González and infield prospect Jorbit Vivas.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / December 11, 2023

Yankees Trade Former First-Rounder to Dodgers

On Monday morning, the New York Yankees traded away their 2021 first-round draft pick Trey Sweeney in a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In return, the Yankees received infield prospect Jorbit Vivas and left-handed reliever Victor Gonzalez.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 11, 2023

Dodgers Trade Victor González & Jorbit Vivas To Yankees For Trey Sweeney

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Victor González and Jorbit Vivas to the New York Yankees for former first-round pick Trey Sweeney. Reports of the Dodgers and Yankees working on a trade surfaced Sunday afternoon, but the players involved were not revealed until early Monday morning.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11, 2023

Yankees acquire intriguing reliever from Dodgers

The Yankees are acquiring left-handed reliever Victor Gonzalez.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / December 2, 2023

2023 review: Jorbit Vivas

Jorbit Vivas reached Triple-A in 2023, his second year on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster, the infielder moving one step closer to the majors. In spring training Vivas played more third base than second base, two positions he’s played regularly since the Dodgers signed him out of Venezuela in 2017.