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The New York Yankees announced a slew of roster moves before their series opener against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, which included optioning rookie infielder Jorbit Vivas to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre while recalling right-handed pitcher Yerry de los Santos.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Yankees Rookie May Be Turning A Fill-In Role Into Something More

Jorbit Vivas was already making a case for playing time before Thursday. With his first Major League home run, a solo shot that accounted for the only run in a 1-0 win over the Rangers, further solidified his place as more than just a fill-in. The 23-year-old continues to deliver quality at-bats and, now, game-changing results.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 22

Watch: Yankees Rookie Hits First Career Home Run

New York Yankees rookie Jorbit Vivas achieved a major feat in Thursday's series-closing matinee against the Texas Rangers. In a scoreless tie during the bottom of the fifth inning, Vivas lined a Nathan Eovaldi fastball over the right field fence for a solo shot that was also the first home run of his major league career.

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MLB News / Fastball on SI / May 19

New York Yankees Rookie Jorbit Vivas Made History By Working Count vs. New York Mets

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MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 2

Former Dodgers Top Prospect Called Up to Replace Injured Yankees Star

The time has come for Jorbit Vivas to make the Dodgers regret trading him to the New York Yankees. One year and five months after the Dodgers traded him to the Bronx in the deal that sent pitcher Victor Gonzalez east and brought shortstop Trey Sweeney to the Dodgers organization, Vivas is in the Yankees' lineup for the first time.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 2

Highly Regarded New York Yankees Prospect to Make MLB Debut After Triple-A Dominance

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New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 2

After 601 Minor League Games, New York Yankees Prospect in the Lineup for MLB Debut

The wait apparently is over for Jorbit Vivas. The longtime minor league infielder is in the lineup Friday for the New York Yankees, who will open a three-game home series with the Tampa Bay Rays.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Is the Third Time the Charm for This Yankees Infield Prospect?

Jorbit Vivas is back in the Bronx and maybe this time he’ll actually be in the big leagues. On Friday, the New York Yankees recalled the 24-year-old infielder to replace Jazz Chisholm Jr.

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 24

New York Yankees' Prospect Sent Back to Triple-A Without Playing in Major League Game

The New York Yankees reinstated Trent Grisham from the paternity list on Thursday, hours after they sent infielder Jorbit Vivas back to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / April 24

Yankees call up infielder for one game—then quickly demote him

The New York Yankees have been shuffling pieces around the roster over the past week, and the latest move sends infielder Jorbit Vivas back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23

Yankees make immediate roster move after 5-1 win vs. Guardians

The New York Yankees continue to lead the AL East with a 1.5 game lead over the second-place Boston Red Sox thanks in large part to Aaron Judge’s prodigious pace at the plate this season.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Yankees make infield roster move after long road trip

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MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 23

Former Dodgers Top Prospect Promoted By Yankees to Make MLB Debut

Former Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Jorbit Vivas is hoping to make his MLB debut with the New York Yankees. The Yankees announced the roster move on Monday, which also included the placement of outfielder Trent Grisham on the paternity list.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 21

Yankees promote infielder Jorbit Vivas

The Yankees announced that they have recalled infielder Jorbit Vivas. He’ll be making his major league debut if they can get him into a game. He takes the roster spot of outfielder Trent Grisham, who has been placed on the paternity list.

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New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 21

New York Yankees Prospect Gets Call Up After Nearly 600 Career Minor League Games

A career minor leaguer is joining the New York Yankees on Monday, hoping to see his first big-league action. The Yankees placed outfielder Trent Grisham on paternity leave, resulting in the call up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre for infielder Jorbit Vivas.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 20

Yankees move standout spring slugger to minors

The New York Yankees won’t be starting the 2025 season with Jorbit Vivas on their big league roster. ClutchPoints’ Brayden Haena reported that the Yankees have sent Vivas to their Triple-A ranks, also saying this: “One of the biggest obstacles to Vivas making the Opening Day roster is the Yankees’ current infield depth.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 20

Yankees announce move after spring training loss to Phillies

The New York Yankees made a roster move following their 4–0 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night, optioning infielder Jorbit Vivas to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 27

Yankees’ third base competitor trying to shake off shoulder injury

One of the New York Yankees‘ infielders is missing valuable time in Spring Training due to a shoulder injury, however, he could return in short order. MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch reported that Yankees third baseman Jorbit Vivas is working his way back from injury: “Jorbit Vivas has been held out of games due to shoulder soreness.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 10

Yankees have 2 prospects taking reps at third base ahead of position battle

The Yankees‘ infield puzzle remains unsolved, and spring training will serve as the battleground for a heated competition at third base. While DJ LeMahieu and Oswaldo Cabrera are expected to be in the mix, the team is also giving two younger players, Oswald Peraza and Jorbit Vivas, a shot to make an impression.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 15

New York Yankees Release Disappointing Trade Acquisition

This trade did not turn out as well as the New York Yankees had hoped. On Sunday, MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch reported that the Yankees released left-handed reliever Victor González, who had been pitching for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre since late June. González, 28, was acquired alongside infield prospect Jorbit Vivas in the Dec.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / August 12

Former Dodgers Prospect Jorbit Vivas Was Part Of Failed Eduardo Rodríguez Trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers approached the trade deadline with a clear focus to acquire a starting pitcher, which was the same position they were in last season.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / July 14

Yankees call up exciting infield prospect just to demote him after 3 games

The New York Yankees faced a disappointing end to their series against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday afternoon, squandering a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth inning.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 25, 2024

Yankees’ infield prospect injured during pre-game, undergoing further testing

Jorbit Vivas was supposed to play third base for the Yankees today, but instead, he suffered a face injury during the pre-game for the Yankees’ final Spring Training game in Tampa against the Mets.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 11, 2023

Dodgers Trade Victor González & Jorbit Vivas To Yankees For Trey Sweeney

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Victor González and Jorbit Vivas to the New York Yankees for former first-round pick Trey Sweeney. Reports of the Dodgers and Yankees working on a trade surfaced Sunday afternoon, but the players involved were not revealed until early Monday morning.