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The New York Yankees revealed on Monday that they have signed former Los Angeles Angels left-handed reliever Rob Zastryzny to a minor league deal and extended him an invite to major league camp.

MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 18

In Need of Bullpen Lefties, New York Yankees Sign Veteran to Minor League Contract

Journeyman left-hander Rob Zastryzny has a shot to catch on with the New York Yankees. Designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs last week, he cleared waivers and subsequently elected free agency.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 17

Former Chicago Cubs Pitcher Signed by New York Yankees in Late Move

It's easy to forget about the early offseason additions the Chicago Cubs made after they brought in two high-profile stars later in the winter, but those players who were originally added are also major reasons why this team is being viewed as NL Central favorites.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 17

New York Yankees Sign Quality Left-Handed Reliever With Camp Underway

The New York Yankees have made an addition to their roster by signing veteran left-handed reliever Rob Zastryzny to a minor league deal per an announcement by the team.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / February 17

Rob Zastryzny Signs With the Yankees, Leaving the Cubs’ Lefty Reliever Depth Pretty Thin

The reunion that never was. Rob Zastryzny, the Cubs’ second round pick in 2013, was an up-down part of the big league team from 2016 to 2018, and had returned this offseason on a waiver claim.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / February 15

Hoerner’s Progress, Zastryzny a Free Agent, Cubs Uniforms, Amaya, Bregman, and Other Cubs Bullets

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / February 12

Zastryzny Outrighted, Pressly Not Quite Recruiting Bregman, Kershaw, Injuries, and Other Cubs Bullets

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 12

Cubs outright veteran reliever Rob Zastryzny

Cubs reliever Rob Zastryzny cleared waivers and was outrighted off the 40-man roster, according to the MLB.com transaction log. The southpaw has the right to elect free agency, as he has been outrighted multiple times in his career.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / February 5

Cubs Roster Move: Zastryzny DFA’d to Make Room for Brasier

The Cubs and Dodgers have made the Ryan Brasier trade official, with the Cubs getting Brasier and some cash (he was set to make $4.5 million this year, not clear yet how much the Cubs are paying), and the Dodgers getting a Player to Be Named Later or cash.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 4

Cubs designate veteran lefty reliever for assignment

The Cubs announced that they’ve designated lefty reliever Rob Zastryzny for assignment. Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reported the move just before the official announcement.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 30

Chicago Cubs Add Another Bullpen Option, Sign Ben Heller to Minor League Deal

Following two years of having an unreliable bullpen that cost them a spot in the playoffs twice, the Chicago Cubs made sure to address those issues early and often this offseason.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 5

Chicago Cubs Reunite With Their Former World Series Champion Reliever

Much of the conversation surrounding the Chicago Cubs the past two seasons have focused on their bullpen struggles, and even though that unit started performing better towards the end of the year, there are still question marks about their viability going forward.

MLB News / Cubs Insider / November 4

Cubs Claim Rob Zastryzny from Brewers, DFA Jimmy Herget

The Cubs made their first big move of the offseason Monday evening, claiming lefty Rob Zastryzny and designating righty Jimmy Herget for assignment. Zastryzny was the first pitcher drafted by Theo Epstein’s regime to make the big leagues and now he makes his return to the organization.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 4

Rob Zastryzny returns to the Cubs in a flurry of roster moves

Today was the deadline for returning players on the 60-day injured list to the 40-man roster. Rob Zastryzny was the Cubs’ second-round pick in 2013 out of the University of Missouri.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 3

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / July 2

Rob Zastryzny is the Latest Late-Blooming Reliever to Find His Slot with the Brewers

When breakout reliever Jared Koenig hit the injured list over the weekend with forearm inflammation, the Brewers called on another left-handed minor-league veteran to replace him, selecting the contract of Rob Zastryzny.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 2

Brewers take on Rockies as rotation remains in flux

Left-hander Rob Zastryzny became the 15th different starting pitcher this season for Milwaukee when he pitched a 1-2-3 first inning as an opener in the Brewers' series-opening, 8-7 loss to the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Monday.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / June 29

Jared Koenig placed on IL, Rob Zastryzny selected from Triple-A Nashville

Injury troubles continue for pitching staff, Chris Roller designated for assignment to make room on 40-man roster The Milwaukee Brewers have placed left-handed reliever Jared Koenig on the 15-day injured list with left forearm tendinitis.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / May 3

Brewers Minor League Relief Pitcher of the Month - April 2024

The qualifications for making this list were a minimum of seven innings pitched, and all appearances had to be made out of the bullpen. We begin with quite a few honorable mentions: HONORABLE MENTIONS LHP - Rob Zastryzny - Nashville Sounds - 10 G, 10.1 IP, 3-0, 1.74 ERA, 1.06 FIP, ...

MLB News / Brew Crew Ball / December 12, 2023

Brewers finalize Joe Ross signing, ink Rob Zastryzny to minor-league deal

Ross will compete for a rotation spot, and Zastryzny gets an invitation to big-league camp The Brewers have finalized their one-year contract with right-hander Joe Ross, Adam McCalvy reported on Tuesday.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 12, 2023

Brewers Sign Rob Zastryzny To Minor League Deal

The Brewers signed left-handed reliever Rob Zastryzny to a minor league deal and invited him to big league camp this spring, reports Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.