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Yankees Return RHP Brendan Beck to Triple-A SWB After Doubleheader

The Yankees announced Beck's return to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after he served as the 27th man for today's twin bill.

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Following today's doubleheader, the New York Yankees announced they have returned right-hander Brendan Beck to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he had been serving as the 27th man for the occasion.

The 27th-man rule exists precisely for moments like this — a roster expansion that lasts exactly as long as the second game, then quietly unwinds itself. Beck's stint was procedural by design, and his return to SWB completes the transaction loop.

The move lands in a week of notable bullpen activity around the organization. The Yankees designated right-hander Justin Topa for assignment, opening roster space, and Jarred Kelenic signed a minor league contract with the Triple-A affiliate after clearing waivers. The organizational picture at SWB continues to shift.

What remains unconfirmed is any detail about Beck's role in today's games or whether his work factored into any near-term roster calculus. The Yankees' announcement covers only the return itself.

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