Dominic Smith has rejoined the Yankees. The first baseman/outfielder signed a minor league contract with the team on Monday, the Yankees announced. Smith had been with the Bombers as a non-roster invitee in spring training, but he opted out toward the end with the Yankees’ lineup and bench overloaded with fellow left-handed hitters.

The Yankees announced that they have re-signed first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith to a minor league deal. He had been in camp with the Yanks on a previous minor league deal but opted out when ...

Smith exercised the opt-out clause in his previous minor-league contract with the Yankees earlier this month. After being unable to find a major-league job elsewhere, he's ultimately decided to take another minor-league pact from the Yankees and will provide veteran depth at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.