After sending left-handed reliever Brent Headrick down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, the New York Post's Joel Sherman has reported that the New York Yankees will call up right-handed reliever Scott Effross to take his spot on the 26-man roster.
Following a victory against the Kansas City Royals, which secured them the series win, the New York Yankees have announced roster changes ahead of the series finale.
The New York Yankees, with a major assist from pitching coach Matt Blake, have worked their magic time and time again when it comes to getting the most out of overlooked and undervalued relievers.
At least for now, Brent Headrick won’t be the man tasked with saving the New York Yankees’ struggling bullpen. The Yankees demoted Headrick, who joined the club in February, to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday evening.
Spring training is a crucial showcase for certain young players. The New York Yankees are zoned into evaluating players in their best interest. One Yankees reliever to catch several eyes so far this spring is Brent Headrick. The Bronx Bombers’ pitching depth is crucial now more than ever.
In the weeks leading up to Spring Training, the Yankees claimed LHP Brent Headrick off of waivers from the Minnesota Twins. A minor addition at the time, he was a 27-year-old starter with a massive 6’6 frame.
Yesterday the New York Yankees continued their slew of Minor League and waiver wire transactions by claiming LHP Brent Headrick off of waivers from the Minnesota Twins.
A pair of former Twins relievers were claimed on waivers by other teams on Tuesday. RHP Ronny Henriquez, who was waived to make room for Harrison Bader, was claimed by the Miami Marlins.
Over the past couple of days, the Yankees have made a concerted effort to stash left-handed bullpen arms, adding another intriguing option by claiming Brent Headrick off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.
The Yankees announced they have claimed left-hander Brent Headrick off waivers from the Twins. Right-hander Owen White has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
The Minnesota Twins remain in a free fall as they attempt to stay in contention for the postseason. They have had pitching issues for weeks, but it’s a lackluster lineup that has consistently burned through arms.
The Twins announced a second round of spring cuts Monday. All four roster moves were pitchers, three righties and one lefty. The four cuts were: LHP Brent Headrick RHP Simeon Woods Richardson RHP Matt Canterino RHP David Festa Headrick, Woods Richardson and Canterino were optioned to Triple-A St.
Since being drafted in 2019, Brent Headrick moved quickly through the Minnesota Twins system. Is he being overlooked because of other arms in the team’s pitching pipeline?