Mar 11, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Geoff Hartlieb (64) throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Yankees DFA Pitcher After Disastrous Outing

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By Jack Markowski | Last updated Jul 9, 2025 10:45 AM ET

In order to make room for top pitching prospect Cam Schlittler on both the 26- and 40-man rosters, the New York Yankees have designated right-handed reliever Geoff Hartlieb for assignment.

Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves:
•Signed RHP Cam Schlittler (#31) to a Major League contract and selected him to the active roster.
•Designated RHP Geoff Hartlieb for assignment.
— Yankees PR Dept. (@YankeesPR) July 9, 2025

Hartlieb was coming off of a nightmare appearance against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night, in which he gave up all three of their runs over just 1/3 of an inning.

The 31-year-old initially joined the Yankees by way of a minor league contract back in October. He began the season in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre before the club selected his contract on June 30. Hartlieb was DFA'd just two days later, however, after giving up three earned runs and three walks in an inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 1.

New York later signed Hartlieb to a major league deal on July 6 after he cleared waivers and elected free agency, though the organization has now cut ties with him once again.

A Pittsburgh Pirates 29th-round pick in the 2016 MLB Draft, Hartlieb made his big league debut with the team in 2019. In 66 total appearances for the Buccos, New York Mets, Miami Marlins, Colorado Rockies and Yankees, he's recorded a 7.92 ERA.

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