First baseman Dominic Smith will remain with the New York Yankees organization. Smith had opted-out of his contract after a strong spring training but Greg Joyce of the New York Post reported that he had agreed to a minor-league contract with the team on Monday.

The Yankees announced on Monday afternoon that they have re-signed first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith to a minor league contract.

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.