On Monday night, the New York Yankees opened up a series with the Detroit Tigers in the Bronx.
The Yankees lost by a score of 7-3.
UPDATE: The Yankees have recalled Yovanny Cruz.
Yankees Make Roster Move
After the game, the team announced that they had optioned Yerry de los Santos back to Triple-A.
The Yankees wrote (via X): “Following tonight’s game, the Yankees optioned RHP Yerry de los Santos to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.”
de los Santos is in the middle of his fourth MLB season (and second playing for the Yankees).
He has also spent time with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Social Media Reacts
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
@JakeRosenn: “Should’ve been Jake bird”
@aybaybaydelia: “What about the whole team besides Jones and Rosario”
@nr23213312: “Send Bird Wells & Volpe with him & FIRE BOONE”
@PAPSC2024: “Boone and Cashman need to be optioned out of here”
@pcaldera: “Yanks will have a fresh bullpen arm tomorrow after using 6 relievers tonight.”
@GreggMarsh64: “Better chance of winning down there”
@Benriceloverr: “When is wells being cut”
Yankees After Monday’s Loss
The Yankees are currently the second-place team in the American League East with a 48-36 record in 84 games.
They have gone just 2-8 over their last ten games (and are 22-16 in 38 games at home).
Tigers After Monday’s Win
The Tigers are currently the fourth-place team in the American League Central with a 36-49 record in 85 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 13-28 in 41 games on the road).
New York Yankees Announce New Roster Move After Tigers Game