Yankees Rumors: Miguel Andujar Requests Trade Because of Limited Playing Time

The New York Yankees had a trade request from Andujar.

On Saturday, Andujar had a conversation with the manager. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic confirmed that Andujar asked to be traded because of a lack of a consistent opportunity.

On Friday, the Yankees optioned the 27-year-old to Triple-A to make room for Stanton, who was activated from the 10 day injured list Saturday.

The past four years have been difficult for Andujar, who has spent his entire career with the Yankees.

The Dominican Republic native finished second in the American League rookies of the year voting after hitting.300 with 27 homers, 92 runs, and 92RBI in his first full season in the majors.

The Yankees rookies record was previously held by Joe DiMaggio.

The highest point in Andujar's career has been that season.

He was limited to just 12 games due to injuries, including a torn labrum in his right shoulder.

The Yankees moved Andujar to left field after he made six errors in six games at third base.

Andujar appeared in just 90 games for the big league club after playing 149 games in his first season.

He hit.268 with two doubles and zero home runs this season.

In 16 games last season, Andujar hit.333 with five home runs and 13 runs scored, and in 26 games this season, he's hit.289 with four homers and 10 runs scored.

The Yankees do not have enough room for Andujar on the major league roster with outfielders.

If one of its outfielders gets injured, New York would not have an important depth option.