Yankees' Miguel Andujar assaulted, robbed at gunpoint in Dominican Republic: reports

Andujar is reportedly out of danger

3/11/2022, 7:31 PM
Jun 29, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (41) watches his home run during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium. / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 29, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (41) watches his home run during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium. / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees OF/INF Miguel Andujar was robbed at gunpoint and assaulted in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, per multiple reports.

NJ.com's Brendan Kuty, citing reports from ESPN Deportes and Listin Diario, notes that Andujar appears to be out of danger and that he is in stable condition.

During the robbery, Andujar's $7,000 watch and his father's SUV were taken. His father's SUV was later found abandoned.

Andujar played in 45 games last season for the Yankees, hitting .253/.284/.383 in 162 plate appearances.

He played mostly left field, but also got time at third base and first base.

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