AWAY FROM Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Rosell Herrera has been assigned to the Yankees' Alternate Training Facility. Rosell Herrera was assigned to the RailRiders of Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The New York Yankees signed free agent outfielder Rosell Herrera to a minor league deal and invited him to spring training. The 29-year-old Herrera played in 81 games last year for the RailRiders, batting.275 with 20 RBI's and 10 stolen bases. Herrera debuted with the Yankees in 2011 and appeared in 80 games that season, hitting.272 with six home runs and 34 RBI's. He spent most of 2012 with Triple-A Columbus, where he hit.303 with 11 HR's and 69 RBI's in 111 games. Prior to joining the RailRiders, Herrera played two seasons (2009-10) with the Cleveland Indians after being acquired from the San Diego Padres in exchange for Josh Bard. In 109 games with San Diego, he batted.284 with 12 HR's and 49 RBI's. The Bronx Bombers open their regular season on April 3 against the Baltimore Orioles at 1:00 p.m. At press time, Herrera was still waiting for his official assignment. However, it is likely that he will be given a spot on Michael Kay's roster and serve as the team's leadoff hitter. Rosell Herrera comes from Spanish baseball culture, which means "rose apple" in English.