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.
Yankees Announce Roster Move
GettyThe New York Yankees meet on the mound with Yerry De los Santos #73 during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium on May 16, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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
GettyYerry De los Santos #73 of the New York Yankees reacts during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on July 31, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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”
GettyYerry de los Santos #73 of the New York Yankees reacts after pitching during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on May 06, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
@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
GettyAaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees walks back to the dugout during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on June 29, 2026 in New York City.
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
GettyZach McKinstry #39 of the Detroit Tigers, Hao-Yu Lee #50 of the Detroit Tigers and Kevin McGonigle #7 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate after the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 29, 2026 in New York City.
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