On Tuesday, the New York Yankees played the first game of their series with the Houston Astros in the Bronx.
They lost by a score of 9-7.
Boone Reacts To Yankees Signing 7-Year Player
GettyNew York Yankees manager Aaron Boone reacts during a pitching change in game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Before the game, the Yankees called up Justin Topa.
He had recently been signed to a Minor League contract earlier this month.
The Yankees wrote (via X): “Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves: • Signed RHP Justin Topa (#56) to a Major League contract and selected him to the active roster. • Transferred DH/OF Giancarlo Stanton to the 60-day injured list.”
Ahead of the game, manager Aaron Boone was asked about Topa (via YES Network).
Reporter: “Aaron, what is the organization seen in Topa, and how do you expect to use him?”
Boone: “Yeah, we signed him, Eli Morgan this past week. Just trying to kind of create some depth down there. You know, obviously he’s had some success at the Big League level. So, you know, right now he covers us, and we get a little bit of a look right now.”
Looking At Topa
GettyJustin Topa #48 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays during the tenth inning at Target Field on July 6, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Topa has spent seven seasons at the MLB level with the Minnesota Twins, Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners.
He is 6-11 with a 4.27 ERA in 172 games.
Looking At Morgan
GettyEli Morgan #49 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts after striking out the final batter in the eleventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in game two of the Wild Card Series at Progressive Field on October 08, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Morgan has spent six seasons at the MLB level with the Cleveland Guardians, Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals.
He is 18-14 with a 4.25 ERA in 184 games.
Looking At The Yankees
GettyCody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees hits a three-run home run in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on August 25, 2026 in New York City.
The Yankees are the second-place team in the American League East with a 74-57 record in 131 games.
After two more games with the Astros, the Yankees will remain in the Bronx to host the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
Aaron Boone Reacts To New York Yankees Signing 7-Year MLB Player