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Yankees get second left-handed reliever from Dodgers by acquiring Caleb Ferguson

Feb. 05, 2024 16:48 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees acquired a left-handed reliever from the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second time this offseason, getting Caleb Ferguson in exchange for pitchers Matt Gage and Christian Zazueta on Monday. The 27-year-old Ferguson was 7-4 with three saves and a 3.43 ERA...

Left-hander Matt Gage claimed by New York Yankees off waivers from Houston Astros

Jan. 29, 2024 17:04 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Left-hander Matt Gage was claimed by the New York Yankees off waivers from the Houston Astros on Monday. The 30-year-old had a 2.70 ERA in five big league relief appearances and went 1-1 with a 4.58 ERA in 34 games at Triple-A Sugar Land last season. He is 0-1 with...

Bubba Thompson claimed by Twins from Yankees. Jeter Downs and Oscar González get through waivers

Jan. 24, 2024 16:39 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Bubba Thompson was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins from the New York Yankees on Wednesday, moving to his fourth team of the offseason. Infielder Jeter Downs and outfielder Oscar González passed through waivers and were assigned outright to Triple-A...

Yankees cut Jeter Downs, likely ending his time in New York before it started

Jan. 19, 2024 18:47 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Jeter Downs' career with the New York Yankees could end before it started. Downs was designated for assignment Friday, one month after the Yankees claimed the 25-year-old shortstop off waivers from the Washington Nationals. The Yankees needed the roster spot after...

Former All-Star reliever Shane Greene among 3 more RHPs that Rangers sign to minor deals

Jan. 10, 2024 21:52 PM EST

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Former All-Star reliever Shane Greene is among three more right-handers who have been signed by the Texas Rangers to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training. The World Series champions announced the deals with Greene, Jonathan Holder, and...

Infielder Diego Castillo claimed by New York Mets off waivers from Arizona Diamondbacks

Jan. 05, 2024 15:05 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Infielder Diego Castillo was claimed by the New York Mets off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. The 26-year-old appeared in one big league game last year, flying out as a pinch hitter on July 31. He hit .313 with 33 doubles, three homers, 72 RBIs and...