Billy McKinney

Outfielder Billy McKinney has been outrighted off the 40-man roster by the New York Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

McKinney was brought back for his second tour of duty with the Yankees in 2023 but can either be claimed by a rival club or elect free agency after being outrighted. He was solid in hitting .227 with six homers and one stolen base alongside a .726 OPS across 147 plate appearances with the club in 2023.

Billy McKinney provided a crucial RBI with a solo home run, his sixth of the season, as the New York Yankees edged out the Houston Astros 4-3.

Fantasy Impact

McKinney finished the game with one hit in four at-bats, along with a run scored and two strikeouts. With 36 games played this season, McKinney has compiled a .227 batting average, 11 RBI, and 14 runs scored, displaying his power with six home runs.

Yankees outfielder Billy McKinney is back in the starting lineup Friday versus the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

McKinney sat out Wednesday's series finale with the Mets but will return to take on Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on Friday. McKinney has been excellent for the Yankees since returning to the organization, hitting .253 with five homers and a .345 wOBA across 97 trips to the plate.

Outfielder Billy McKinney is out of the starting lineup Wednesday against the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

McKinney started on Tuesday and went 1-for-2 with a strikeout but will take a seat with a left-hander in Jose Quintana on the mound Wednesday. The journeyman has been excellent since coming back to the Yankees, hitting .253 with five homers, one stolen base, and a .346 wOBA across 97 plate appearances.

Billy McKinney had a big game on Friday, driving in three runs with a home run and scoring a run himself to help lead the Yankees to a 5-4 win over the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

In addition to his strong performance in this game, McKinney has had a solid season so far, with five home runs and a .247 batting average in 30 games played.