Darren

Bragg

Yes, that Darren Bragg. Nice to see he’s still making his yearly contribution.

There’s no invitation to spring training attached. Bragg will report with the rest of Cleveland’s minor leaguers next month.

Both veterans had been in minor league camp. If Bragg wants to keep playing, he’ll get another Triple-A contract. Lloyd’s comeback bids the last two seasons have ended badly because it’s now more difficult to get visas for minor leaguers than it used to be.

Bragg was beated out by Bubba Crosby for a job as the Yankees’ fifth outfielder. Girardi’s career appears to be at an end. He’s expected to go to work for the YES Network.

Bragg, who spent part of 2001 with the Yankees, hit .241 with no homers and nine RBI in 162 at-bats with Atlanta last season. He probably won’t make the Yankees as a reserve outfielder.

Bragg had hit just .239/.314/.391 since joining Louisville at the end of last month. He shouldn’t have any fantasy value as a reserve.

Bragg apparently will take over as the Padres’ fifth outfielder for now, but the team should continue to look for an upgrade. The veteran was batting .282/.367/.469 in Triple-A.

The move makes room for Rich Aurilia. Bragg, who went 1-for-7 in nine games with the Padres, has already said he’s rejecting the assignment and becoming a free agent.