Yankees Sign Veteran Reliever Justin Topa to MLB Deal
New York bolsters its bullpen by signing Justin Topa, a veteran right-hander, to a major league contract.
The New York Yankees have signed reliever Justin Topa to a major league deal, adding bullpen depth. Topa is a veteran right-hander with prior MLB experience. The move coincides with a roster shuffle that also affected Giancarlo Stanton.
More on the Yankees wire.
Aaron Judge Takes Indoor BP Again; Clarke Schmidt Close to Rehab Assignment
Judge took indoor BP again per Bryan Hoch, still not cleared for games; Schmidt is reportedly close to starting a rehab assignment targeting the bullpen.
Aaron Judge Takes Indoor BP Again as Yankees Eye His Return
Judge took batting practice in indoor cages in another step toward returning from injury, though he has not yet been cleared for game action, per Bryan Hoch.
Judge Hits Indoor BP vs. Overhand Pitching in Recovery Milestone
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge reached a new rehab benchmark, taking live overhand BP indoors, though a return date has not been set.
Yankees call up RHP Justin Topa ahead of Astros series opener
New York promoted the 35-year-old reliever from Triple-A SWB and added him to the 40-man roster for immediate availability.
Yankees Post Lineup vs. Astros, per Bryan Hoch
Beat reporter Bryan Hoch shared the Yankees' lineup for their game against the Astros; the specific batting order was not included in the post.
Clarke Schmidt Throws Live BP at Yankee Stadium
Schmidt faced Brad Ausmus in a live BP session, indicating a rehab progression rather than active roster readiness.