Who is Greg Allen? All you need to know about Yankees newest trade acquisition

The New York Yankees recently re-signed outfielder Greg Allen, who was previously with the Boston Red Sox. Born on March 15, 1993, Allen made his MLB debut in 2017 with the Cleveland Guardians and has since played for the San Diego Padres and Pittsburgh Pirates as well.

Allen attended Hilltop High School in Chula Vista, California, before playing college baseball for the San Diego State Aztecs. He was selected by the Cleveland Indians (now the Guardians) in the sixth round of the 2014 MLB draft. Throughout his time in the minor leagues, Allen showcased his speed and defensive skills, steadily progressing through the ranks.

In his rookie season, Allen made an immediate impact, stealing 21 bases in just 91 games and playing a crucial role in helping Cleveland reach the playoffs. He has gained a reputation for his speed and basestealing instincts, boasting an impressive success rate of 84.9% in stolen base attempts throughout his career.

With the Indians, Allen had an impressive 84.9% in stolen base attempts.

After his tenure with the Guardians, Allen had brief stints with the San Diego Padres and Pittsburgh Pirates before joining the New York Yankees in 2021. However, he primarily played in the minors and was designated for assignment multiple times.

Why did Greg Allen come back to the New York Yankees?

In January 2023, Allen signed a minor-league contract with the Boston Red Sox and performed well for their Triple-A affiliate team in Worcester. However, due to an upward mobility clause in his contract, the Red Sox had to either promote him or trade him if another team offered him an immediate spot on their big league roster. This led to his trade back to the Yankees in May 2023.

The Red Sox had to promote or trade Greg Allen if another team offered a big league contract.

The Yankees acquired Allen to provide outfield depth and veteran presence behind players like Aaron Judge and Harrison Bader. Known for his speed, defense, and baserunning ability, Allen brings valuable skills to the team. Since he is out of minor league option years, the Yankees will have to either keep him in the majors or designate him for assignment.

Greg Allen's journey through multiple teams and his unique skill set make him an intriguing addition to the New York Yankees roster. Fans will be eager to see how he contributes to the team's success in the upcoming season.