The New York Yankees have dipped into Boston’s former talent pool once again, signing Kevin Youkilis to a one-year $12 million contract, the New York Daily News reported on Tuesday.
Youkilis, who turns 34 in March, will join New York as their starting third baseman. He replaces all-star Alex Rodriguez who is out until at least midseason due to left hip surgery.
The Yankees have not officially announced the deal because Youkilis must first pass a physical exam. He finished last season with the Chicago White Sox.
Youkilis split 2012 between the Red Sox and White Sox. He was traded to Chicago on June 24 for Brent Lillibridge and Zach Stewart.
In 122 games, he had a career-low .235 batting average with 19 home runs, 15 doubles and 60 runs batted in.
Yankees sign ex-Red Sox player Youkilis
