Difo signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He's essentially taking the utility role vacated by Zach Remillard, who was called up to the majors Friday. Difo, 32, is a career .250/.311/.353 hitter over parts of eight major-league seasons.

Difo was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Yankees on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

With the infield depth available for the Yankees, it was a long shot for Difo to make the Opening Day roster. The infielder will likely head to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to begin the 2023 season.

Difo signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Friday and was invited to major-league spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Difo will receive $1.2 million if he's in the majors. The 30-year-old utility infielder is a career .250/.311/.353 hitter across parts of eight major-league seasons for three different teams.

Difo elected free agency Sunday after the Diamondbacks outrighted him to Triple-A Reno.

EDGE Analysis

Rather than joining Reno for the final week and a half of its season, Difo will explore the open market and look to find a new home in advance of the 2023 campaign. Before Arizona designated Difo for assignment last week, he saw action in just three games for the Diamondbacks, logging six plate appearances.

Difo was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Difo's contract was selected by Arizona on Sept. 1, but he went 0-for-6 with a strikeout over three games during his stint with he major-league club. The 30-year-old will lose his spot on the 40-man roster after Jordan Luplow was recalled Monday.

Difo's contract was selected from Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Difo played in 116 games for the Pirates last season but was forced to settle for a minor-league role with the Diamondbacks to begin the 2022 campaign. He's slashed .269/.311/.398 with seven homers, 43 RBI, 33 runs and four stolen bases over 72 games at Reno this year but will provide depth for Arizona now that rosters have expanded to 28 players.

Difo (not injured related) received his work visa and reported the Diamondbacks' training facility this week, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This ends the nearly month-long saga as Difo attempted to secure clearance to travel to the States from the Dominican Republic. The infielder will work his way into playing shape before being assigned to Triple-A Reno. The 30-year-old Difo is a .251 hitter over parts of seven big-league seasons. He could enter the mix at third base once he hits stride, particularly if Josh Rojas (oblique) is still sidelined.

Difo (not injury related) has an appointment scheduled for Wednesday with the consulate in the Dominican Republic, when he's expected to clear up visa issues that prevented him from traveling to the United States, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

If the issue is cleared up and Difo can join the organization, he's expected to get at-bats for Triple-A Reno before getting a chance on the major-league roster. Difo slashed .269/.329/.384 in 240 plate appearances last season with the Pirates.

Difo remains in the Dominican Republic while handling a Visa issue, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Difo inked a minor-league contract March 19 with the hope of potentially competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster, but he has been unable to make his way to the United States at this point. It's unclear as to when he may be able to report to camp, though it won't be on a big-league roster.

Difo agrees to a minor-league deal with the Diamondbacks, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

In 2021, Difo had four home runs with one stolen base and a .269 batting average in 240 plate appearances. Difo played all over the infield, plus the outfield for the Pirates. He could battle for infield reps with Josh Rojas, Nick Ahmed, and Josh VanMeter.