New York Gets Hanser Alberto From Texas

For the first three seasons Hanser Alberto played for Texas.

After the 2018 season was completed that changed.

The Yankees acquired infielder Hanser Alberto off waivers from the Rangers on Friday and added him to their 40-man roster. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/hanser-alberto-claimed-off-waivers-by-yankees/c-300167946

Alberto, 26, appeared in 13 games for the Rangers this year, batting .185 (5-for-27) with two doubles. He signed with Texas as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 2009, made his Major League debut in '15 and re-signed with the club last offseason. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/hanser-alberto-claimed-off-waivers-by-yankees/c-300167946

In total, Alberto has played in 89 games in the big leagues with a .192/.210/.231 slash line. He's under team control until 2022. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/hanser-alberto-claimed-off-waivers-by-yankees/c-300167946