Vernon Wells DH FA Thu 1/16/14 9:13 AM
Vernon Wells
DH FA
Yankees released OF Vernon Wells.
Wells was designated for assignment by the Yankees last week and passed through waivers unclaimed. The Angels are on the hook for $18.6 million of his 2014 salary and the Yankees will cover $2.4 million. The team that signs him next will only pay the MLB minimum. Wells, 35, has batted .226/.267/.387 in 1,249 plate appearances since the beginning of the 2011 season.