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Yankees. On June 30, he played in his first major league game in over two years. His tenure with the Yankees lasted just seventeen games. In which, he went 2-for-37 before his release on June 8,
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1171:"1986 World Champion Mets Infielder: Kevin Elster (1986-1992)"
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481:While his fielding was still solid (he led all
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588:. Originally signed to serve as a backup to
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354:. He appeared in four games of the
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868:. CentefieldMaz. November 5, 2014.
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1173:. CentefieldMaz. August 1, 2019.
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