Yankees Announce Bullpen Moves Before Second Half of Season

The New York Yankees have announced a pair of bullpen moves before the second half commences on Friday.

The club officially added right-hander Rico Garcia to their 26-man roster after claiming him off waivers from the New York Mets on Monday and optioned right-hander Clayton Beeter to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre as the corresponding move.

Today, the Yankees made the following roster moves:
• Added RHP Rico Garcia to the active roster.
• Optioned RHP Clayton Beeter to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 17, 2025

Beeter’s constantly been on the move between the major and minor leagues over recent weeks. The 26-year-old dealt with a right shoulder impingement during the offseason that continued into spring training and resulted in his placement on the 15-day injured list before Opening Day.

He completed a rehab assignment in May and was subsequently optioned to Triple-A. The Yankees recalled Beeter on July 2 before sending him back to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre the following day.

He later made his return to the big league club on July 8 before now heading back to Triple-A.

Beeter, who made his major league debut in 2024, has allowed six earned runs over two outings and 3 2/3 innings for the Yankees this season. He’s been far more productive in the minors, evidenced by a 2.14 ERA in 19 appearances.

The Yankees acquired Beeter from the Los Angeles Dodgers at the 2022 trade deadline in exchange for Joey Gallo.

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