Apr 25, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (59) pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Yankees Release Former Guardians Pitcher

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By Jack Markowski | Last updated Jun 2, 2025 3:52 PM ET

Carlos Carrasco's second stint on the New York Yankees' 26-man roster this season was short-lived.

According to the New York Post's Joel Sherman, the Yankees are placing the veteran right-hander on outright waivers as they prepare to activate fellow right-hander Fernando Cruz from the injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Cleveland Guardians.

Source: Not unexpectedly, Carlos Carrasco was with the Yankees for just 1 day as pitching depth protection and was placed on outright waivers. With no unexpected setbacks, the NYY were lined up to activate Fernando Cruz from the IL on Tuesday.
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) June 2, 2025

Carrasco was called up to the majors in place of Yerry De los Santos yesterday, who was sent to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, after New York used six relievers in a 18-2 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.

The 38-year-old was not used as the Yankees avoided their first sweep of the year, and is now no longer on the club's roster.

Carrasco cracked the Opening Day roster after agreeing to a minor league deal in February and made eight starts, posting a 5.91 ERA before being designated for assignment on May 6.

He cleared waivers that time around, however, and accepted an assignment to Triple-A instead of electing free agency. Carrasco could chose to remain with the Yankees and return to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre once again, where he logged a 9.95 ERA in 6 1/3 innings, should he go unclaimed.

In 332 career major league outings, 263 of which have come with the Guardians, Carrasco has recorded a 4.18 ERA, 3.75 FIP and 1,687 strikeouts across 1,673 2/3 innings.

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