Report: Yankees agree to terms with 2B Neil Walker

The New York Yankees are adding a flexible, veteran presence to the lineup, agreeing to terms with free-agent second baseman Neil Walker on Monday, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports.

The deal, which the Associated Press reports is for one year at $5 million, is pending a physical for the 32-year-old Walker.

Walker, the 11th overall pick in the 2004 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates, split time last year between the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers, batting .265 and hitting 14 home runs.

He slots in naturally at second base for the Yankees, but showed a willingness to play first and third base during his stint with the Brewers.

The move likely means top prospect Gleyber Torres, 21, will start the season in Triple-A. He's gone just 3-for-23 at the plate in spring training.

--Field Level Media