New York Yankees Transactions

Sunday, January 15

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		The New York Yankees and right-hander Michael King avoided arbitration after agreeing to a one-year, $1.3 million deal. King is recovering from a fractured elbow back in July and hopes to return in 2023. He is lauded as one of the biggest weapons out of the Yankees bullpen, and his return is quite impactful for the club. Before suffering a fractured elbow, King made 34 bullpen appearances and posted a 2.29 ERA with 66 strikeouts and a 2.23 FIP. He maintained a career-high 33.2% strikeout rate while holding opponents to a .191 average. Assuming that the 27-year-old is ready for 2023, the Yankees expect King to pick up where he left off. King will make an impact in the fantasy world, especially in league formats that account for holds.
		Right-handed reliever Jonathan Loaisiga and the New York Yankees settled on a one-year, $2.3 million deal to avoid salary arbitration. The 28-year-old is a crucial component of the Yankees bullpen and is expected to make a similar impact in 2023. The right-hander was less effective than the Yankees had hoped in 2022, but he suffered a shoulder injury at the beginning of the season. His 4.13 ERA was nearly double his 2.17 ERA in 2022, but Loaisiga will get his chance to re-establish himself. He made 50 appearances this past season and yielded a career-high 22 earned runs. The right-hander hopes to reinvigorate his fiery approach toward the game and play a vital role in the Yankees' bullpen this coming season.
		Catcher Jose Trevino and the New York Yankees agreed to a one-year, $2.36 million deal to avoid salary arbitration. Trevino serves as the starting catcher in the Bronx, with Kyle Higashioka serving as the backup. Trevino was named to his first all-star game in 2022 after displaying an impressive bat and immaculate defense. He slashed .248/.283/.388 with a .671 OPS and 11 HRs. The 30-year-old was most productive with runners in scoring position and amassed a .901 OPS with a 159 wRC+. Trevino was additionally awarded the Gold Glove award, which is only the beginning of his hardware display. The Texas native continues to impress the Yankees' management and is vying for some more reps behind the plate in 2023.
		The New York Yankees and catcher Kyle Higashioka agreed to a one-year, $1.46 million deal to avoid salary arbitration. The 32-year-old has one more year of arbitration before entering free agency. His workload may have been reduced when the Yankees acquired Jose Trevino, but Higashioka will still get considerable reps behind the plate. This past season, he made 248 plate appearances and molded a .227/.264/.389 slash line and matched his career-high 10 HRs. The veteran may not be the most efficient player at the plate. However, his defensive attributes allow him to keep his job. He ranked in the 71st percentile for framing in 2022, which is quite impressive for a backup catcher. Although, his fantasy value is likely insignificant with Trevino as the Yankees' primary catcher.

Saturday, January 14

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		The New York Yankees agreed to a one-year, $7.5 million deal with starting pitcher Frankie Montas to avoid salary arbitration on Friday. The Yankees acquired Montas at the trade deadline from the Oakland Athletics last August to beef up their rotation, but the only made eight starts in pinstripes and dealt with a right shoulder issue. He had an ERA over 6.00 in the Bronx and finished 2022 with a combined 5-12 record, 4.05 ERA (3.78 FIP), 1.25 WHIP and 23.4 percent strikeout rate in 144 1/3 innings over 27 starts. With better health in 2023, the 29-year-old right-hander could bounce back for the Yankees and fantasy managers, but it will admittedly be much tougher pitching in Yankee Stadium and the tough American League East for a full season.
		The New York Yankees and left-handed reliever Wandy Peralta avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $3.35 million deal. The 31-year-old Dominican southpaw was very sharp out of the bullpen in his second season in the Bronx, posting a career-best 2.72 ERA (2.86 FIP), 1.05 WHIP, four saves and 21.1 percent strikeout rate in 56 1/3 relief innings. Peralta was very useful for the Yankees in relief last year, but he doesn't project to carry much fantasy value in middle relief for the 2023 campaign. In his seven big-league seasons, he has a 4.07 ERA (4.40 FIP), 1.38 WHIP, nine saves and 240 strikeouts in 291 2/3 career innings over 322 outings (one start).
		The New York Yankees agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with relief pitcher Clay Holmes on Friday to avoid salary arbitration. Holmes will make an extra $25,000 each for 25, 30, 35 and 40 games finished in 2023. In his first full season with the Yankees, the 29-year-old right-hander picked up a career-high 20 saves -- he didn't have a single save coming into the season -- and also finished with a career-best 2.54 ERA (2.84 FIP), 1.02 WHIP and 65 strikeouts in 63 2/3 relief innings. He dealt with a strained right shoulder late last year, but he should be fine for spring training and is expected to open the 2023 season as the team's primary closer. Holmes isn't elite by any means and will have to continue pitching well to keep the gig, but he should be considered a top-20 fantasy reliever.
		The New York Yankees and left-handed starting pitcher Nestor Cortes agreed to a one-year, $3.2 million deal to avoid salary arbitration on Friday. The 28-year-old Cuban southpaw made the All-Star team for the first time in 2022 in his fifth major-league season and second with the Yanks. He went 12-4 with a career-best 2.44 ERA (3.12 FIP), 0.92 WHIP, career-high 163 strikeouts and 38 walks in 158 1/3 frames over his 28 starts. Cortes suffered a left groin injury while pitching in the American League Championship Series, but he should be fine for the start of 2023. Fantasy managers should consider him a fringe top-30 fantasy starter.
		New York Yankees right-hander Frankie Montas (shoulder) is expected to miss the first month of the regular season in 2023 due to shoulder inflammation that he dealt with at the end of 2022, according to sources. Montas is eight to 10 weeks behind in his offseason training. The 29-year-old missed two weeks with the Oakland Athletics last year and then landed on the injured list on Sept. 20 with the Yankees after eight lackluster outings in pinstripes. The Yanks sent left-handers JP Sears and Ken Waldichuk, along with two minor-leaguers, to acquire Montas and reliever Lou Trivino from the A's at last year's trade deadline. Montas had a 6.35 ERA in 39 2/3 innings in his eight starts for New York in 2022, but they're hoping he'll be an important part of their rotation in 2023 once he returns from his shoulder issues.

Tuesday, January 03

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		The New York Yankees signed free-agent outfielder Rafael Ortega to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. The deal likely includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Ortega joins Willie Calhoun and Billy McKinney as outfield reclamation projects for the Yankees entering spring training in 2023. It's possible that one of Ortega, Calhoun and McKinney could open the season with considerable playing time in left field to begin the year if they impress in spring training. Ortega made his major-league debut in 2012 with the Colorado Rockies and has played in six seasons, hitting .250/.322/.361 with a .683 OPS, 21 home runs, 101 RBI, 120 runs scored and 41 stolen bases in 364 games. Last year in a career-high 118 games with the Chicago Cubs, he hit .241/.331/.358 with seven home runs, 35 RBI, 35 runs and 12 stolen bases in 371 plate appearances.

Sunday, January 01

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		The New York Yankees agreed to a non-roster minor-league deal with free-agent outfielder Willie Calhoun on Saturday, according to a source. Calhoun will receive an invitation to major-league spring training. The 28-year-old was one of the Texas Rangers' top prospects, but he never ended up panning out over six seasons. He joined the San Francisco Giants for four games in 2022 but ended up playing in only 22 total contests. In his six big-league seasons, Calhoun has a .240/.299/.404 slash line with a .703 OPS, 32 home runs, 104 RBI and 98 runs scored in 936 plate appearances. He managed to hit a career-high 21 home runs in 2019 with Texas, but Calhoun just hasn't been able to get over the hump in the big leagues. The Yankees will hope to get something out of him, if nothing more than outfield depth.
		The New York Yankees signed free-agent outfielder Billy McKinney to a minor-league deal on Saturday, according to the minor-league transactions age. McKinney was acquired by the Yankees along with infielder Gleyber Torres in the Aroldis Chapman trade back in 2016. He was then traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in the trade involving left-hander J.A. Happ two years later. The 28-year-old left-handed hitter only played in 23 games for the Oakland Athletics in 2022, hitting a miserable .096/.158/.173 with a homer, four RBI and three runs scored in 57 plate appearances. In five big-league seasons, McKinney hasn't made much noise at all with a .206/.277/.387 slash line and a .664 OPS in 263 games played. He'll represent outfield depth once again in the Bronx, but he shouldn't be on the fantasy radar.

Thursday, December 29

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		The New York Yankees acquired right-hander Indigo Diaz and infielder Caleb Durbin from the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night in exchange for left-handed reliever Lucas Luetge. Diaz, who stands at 6-foot-5, went 3-4 with four saves and a 3.08 ERA in 49 games for Double-A Mississippi last season. The 24-year-old has gone 10-6 in three minor-league seasons in Atlanta's organization since being taken in the 2019 draft out of Michigan State. Durbin is 22 years old and hit .241/.352/.372 in 105 games for Single-A Augusta and High-A Rome in 2022, which was his first full year in pro ball. Both Diaz and Durbin will serve as minor-league depth for the Yankees in 2023.
		The New York Yankees signed free-agent right-hander Tyler Danish to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invite to major-league spring training. Danish spent last season with the Boston Red Sox, appearing in 32 games out of the bullpen while compiling a 5.13 ERA (4.97 FIP), 1.28 WHIP and 18.5 percent strikeout rate in a career-high 40 1/3 innings pitched. He made his MLB debut back in 2016 with the Chicago White Sox and spent the first three seasons of his career with the Pale Hose. The 28-year-old will be hoping to win a spot on the Opening Day roster as relief depth for the Yankees, but he won't have any fantasy value.

Friday, December 23

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		The New York Yankees and free-agent infielder Wilmer Difo agreed to a split contract on Friday that will pay him $1.2 million if he's in the majors in 2023, according to a source. The 30-year-old will receive a non-roster invite to major-league spring training. He'll be hoping to earn a roster spot on Opening Day as a utility infielder for the Yankees. The Dominican switch-hitter only played in three games in the majors last season for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he has a mediocre .250/.311/.353 slash line with a .664 OPS, 19 home runs, 103 RBI, 158 runs and 24 stolen bases in 493 career games over eight major-league seasons with three teams. Difo doesn't have any fantasy appeal.

Saturday, December 17

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		The New York Yankees signed outfielder Michael Hermosillo and right-hander Demarcus Evans to minor-league deals. Hermosillo, 27, played in just 47 games for the Chicago Cubs over the last two seasons, hitting .144/.246/.278 with three home runs, 11 RBI, 12 runs scored and one stolen base in 111 plate appearances. In five major-league seasons, he's slashing .167/.268/.283 with four home runs and 17 RBI in 103 games played. Hermosillo will merely serve as outfield depth for the Yankees. Evans did not pitch at all in the big leagues in 2022. In two seasons with the Texas Rangers, he has a 4.75 ERA (4.66 FIP), a 1.42 WHIP and 37 strikeouts in 30 1/3 relief innings.
		The New York Yankees signed infielder Jamie Westbrook to a minor-league deal on Saturday. Westbrook spent the 2022 season toiling in the minor leagues for the Milwaukee Brewers and Detroit Tigers. In 123 games for Triple-A Nashville and Triple-A Toledo, Westbrook slashed .254/.353/.382 with a .736 OPS, 11 home runs, 48 RBI, 58 runs scored and one stolen base in 511 plate appearances. He has spent nine seasons in the minors and has yet to reach the big leagues to this point in his career. The 27-year-old will represent organizational depth for the Yankees in 2023. In his nine minor-league campaigns, Westbrook has hit .277/.338/.427 with a .765 OPS, 99 home runs and 499 RBI in 993 games played.

Friday, December 16

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		The New York Yankees agreed to a six-year, $162 million deal with free-agent left-hander Carlos Rodon on Thursday. The deal include a full no-trade clause. Even after adding starters Sean Manaea and Ross Stripling, the Giants reportedly were still trying to re-sign Rodon. However, the Yankees always seemed like the favorites to land the back-to-back All-Star southpaw to upgrade the top of their rotation next to Gerrit Cole. The 30-year-old struggled with injuries and poor control before the 2021 season with the Chicago White Sox. In the last two years with Chicago and San Fran, Rodon has gone 27-13 with a 2.67 ERA (2.42 FIP), a 0.99 WHIP, a 33.9 percent strikeout rate and a 7.1 percent walk rate in 310 2/3 innings over 55 starts. The American League East and Yankee Stadium will present challenges, but Rodon has become a fantasy ace.

Wednesday, December 07

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		The New York Yankees signed free agent superstar outfielder Aaron Judge to a nine-year, $360 million contract. The 30-year-old ultimately will remain with the Yankees after Jon Heyman of the MLB Network reported that the slugger would sign with the Giants on Tuesday. Heyman later retracted his report. The star outfielder also met with the Padres Tuesday, but the Yankees bumped their offer Wednesday morning to keep him in New York. Judge had an incredible 2022 campaign, slashing .311/.425/.686 with 62 home runs, 131 RBI, 133 runs, and 16 stolen bases over 157 games with the Yankees. He set the American League home run record and was named the AL MVP last year. Judge is expected to be a top-five fantasy pick in upcoming 2023 fantasy drafts.

Tuesday, December 06

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		The New York Yankees have reportedly signed relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle to a two-year deal, according to a tweet from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal on Tuesday. Rosenthal tweeted the following: "Free-agent reliever Tommy Kahnle heading back to Yankees on two-year deal, source tells @TheAthletic." Kahnle appeared in 129 games for the American League East club from 2017 through 2020 after being acquired in mid-July during the 2017 season from the Chicago White Sox. He most recently pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2022, logging 12.2 innings in 13 appearances and pitching to a 2.84 ERA, a 4.38 FIP, 14 strikeouts, and three walks. He also logged a save and a hold. The veteran will give the Yankees another late-inning bullpen option heading into the 2023 season.

Saturday, November 19

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		The New York Yankees have reached an agreement with shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa that will bring him back to the Bronx for the 2023 season. The contract will be for one year and $6 million dollars. Kiner-Falefa endured a tumultuous year with the Yankees after coming over from the Texas Rangers last offseason, slashing .261/.314/.327 with four home runs and 22 steals in 531 plate appearances. Most of Kiner-Falefa's contributions come from speed and defense, and there's no guarantee that he will see nearly as much playing time this upcoming season as last.

Tuesday, November 15

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		The New York Yankees are re-signing first baseman Anthony Rizzo on Tuesday, according to a source. MLB Network's Jon Heyman is reporting that it's a two-year deal for around $17 million a year. Rizzo rejected the team's one-year, $19.65 million qualifying offer, but he'll be back on a multi-year deal. The 33-year-old and his left-handed power stroke is a perfect fit for the short porch in right field at Yankee Stadium. In his first full year in the Bronx, Rizzo hit .224/.338/.480 with an .817 OPS, 32 home runs, 75 RBI, 77 runs scored and six stolen bases in 548 plate appearances over 130 regular season games. Staying in a potent Yankees offense with an excellent home park, Rizzo will once again be a great source of power, RBI and on-base percentage in 2023.

Monday, November 07

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		The New York Yankees exercised the team's 2023 club option for starting pitcher Luis Severino, per a tweet from the team on Monday morning. The 28-year-old right-hander made 19 starts for the American League East club last season, logging a 3.18 ERA and a 3.70 FIP while registering 112 strikeouts compared to just 30 walks allowed in addition to seven pitcher wins. New York's other current rotation options include Gerrit Cole, Nestor Cortes, Frankie Montas, and Domingo German.

Friday, November 04

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		New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he expects to pick up starting pitcher Luis Severino's $15 million option for the 2023 season. Severino only made three starts from 2019 to 2021 due to injuries, but he got back on track in 2022 and went 7-3 with a 3.18 ERA (3.70 FIP), a 1.00 WHIP, 112 strikeouts and 30 walks in 102 innings over his 19 starts for the Yankees. However, he still missed around two months due to a lat injury, but he should be fully healthy for spring training next year. The 28-year-old right-hander will surely be an injury risk for fantasy managers, but the upside is still there if he can just stay on the field.

Monday, October 24

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		New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (groin) left his start in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series early on Sunday against the Houston Astros with a left groin injury. He was pulled immediately after he allowed the game-tying three-run home run to rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena, who went on to win the ALCS Most Valuable Player honors. The 27-year-old All-Star southpaw only made it through two innings and allowed the three runs on two hits while walking three and striking out one. The Yankees ended up getting swept by the Astros in four games. Cortes made three postseason starts for the Yanks, going 1-0 with six earned runs allowed on 11 hits while walking seven and striking out seven in 12 innings. He should be fully recovered in time for spring training next year.

Wednesday, October 19

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		New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (knee) said Tuesday that his season will be over after sustaining a left knee injury in American League Division Series' Game 5 5-1 win over the Guardians, per MLB's Bryan Hoch. Hicks underwent an MRI at New York-Presbyterian Hospital after the game and said that his estimated recovery time will be six weeks. The 33-year-old had a disappointing regular season and postseason, slashing .216/.330/.313 with eight home runs, 40 RBI, and 10 stolen bases in 453 regular-season plate appearances while failing to record a hit this postseason.
		New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) is among the players not on the team's roster for the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros. The 34-year-old hit .261 in the regular season, with a .357 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and four stolen bases in 541 plate appearances. Other Yankees not on the team's roster for the Houston series include pitchers Ron Marinaccio, Lucas Luetge, and Aroldis Chapman, outfielders Andrew Benintendi and Aaron Hicks, and utility player Marwin Gonzalez.
		New York Yankees pitcher Frankie Montas (shoulder) is on the team's roster for the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros. The starter made eight starts for the American League East club after being acquired from the Oakland Athletics at the trade deadline. The veteran pitched to a 6.35 ERA and a 4.93 FIP in 39.2 innings for New York down the stretch in the regular season. Overall, Montas logged a 4.05 ERA and a 3.79 FIP in 144.1 total innings this season between Oakland and New York. He'll give the team another rotation option alongside the likes of Gerrit Cole, Nestor Cortes, Jameson Taillon, and Luis Severino.

Monday, October 17

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		The New York Yankees could get pitchers Frankie Montas (shoulder) and Ron Marinaccio (leg) back for the American League Championship Series if they advance, but they are less certain about outfielder Andrew Benintendi (wrist), who is still experiencing wrist pain. He had a new injection this week. Benintendi has been ramping up his baseball activities with hopes of rejoining the team if they advance past the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the AL Division Series on Monday, but he's looking iffy now if the Yankees actually advance. The 28-year-old last played for the Yankees on Sept. 2, and it's uncertain if he'd even be in play for the Bombers as a starter in the ALCS if he's healthy enough to be included on the roster.

Friday, October 14

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		New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) will travel with the team to Cleveland for the American League Division Series this weekend with the hopes of being activated if the team advances to the AL Championship Series next week. The Yankees say that he's dealing with a ligament injury to his right second toe, not a fracture. LeMahieu returned for the final series of the regular season, but he still wasn't 100 percent and was left off the roster for the ALDS. Getting him back would be a big boost for an already strong Yankees lineup. In 467 at-bats for the Yanks in 2022, the 34-year-old veteran infielder slashed .261/.357/.377 with 12 home runs, 46 RBI, 74 runs scored and four stolen bases in his 125 games. The three-time All-Star is an excellent catalyst at the top of their lineup when healthy.
		New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi (wrist) hit off a high-velocity pitching machine on Thursday and will travel to Tampa to begin taking live at-bats. He could be activated from the injured list if the Yankees advance to the American League Championship Series next week. He hasn't played since Sept. 2 due to his wrist injury, but the Yankees could decide to include him on their roster if they advance past the Cleveland Guardians in the Division Series. The 28-year-old left-handed hitter would only boost an already potent Yankees lineup for the postseason. Benintendi played in only 33 games in the Bronx after being acquired from the Kansas City Royals, and he went 29-for-114 (.254) with two homers, 12 RBI, 14 runs and four steals in those 33 contests.
		New York Yankees right-hander Frankie Montas (shoulder) has thrown twice from bullpen mounds and will travel to Tampa to begin throwing live batting practice. The Yankees view him as an opener/relief option if they advance to the American League Championship Series next week. Montas is dealing with right shoulder inflammation and hasn't pitched since late September, so he won't be able to go very deep for the Yankees if he starts any games in the ALCS should the team advance past the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Division Series this weekend. The 29-year-old starter wasn't very good in his eight starts for New York after being acquired from the Oakland Athletics, going 1-3 with a 6.35 ERA (4.93 FIP), a 1.54 WHIP and a 33:15 K:BB in 39 2/3 frames, but injuries may have been to blame.
		New York Yankees rookie relief pitcher Ron Marinaccio (leg) has thrown from a bullpen mound and will travel to Tampa to begin live batting practice sessions. Marinaccio is expected to be activated from the injured list if the team advances to the American League Championship Series next week. If the Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Division Series this weekend, they could be getting several notable upgrades to their playoff roster, including Marinaccio. The 27-year-old right-hander was great in his first big-league season in 2022, posting a 2.05 ERA (3.20 FIP), a 1.04 WHIP and 56 strikeouts in 44 relief innings for the Yankees.

Tuesday, October 11

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		New York Yankees relief pitcher Scott Effross (elbow) was left off the roster for the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians this week because he had an elbow issue. It's been determined that he will need to undergo Tommy John surgery. It's a major loss for the Yankees bullpen, especially since they'll also be without Aroldis Chapman due to disciplinary reasons. Effross will likely miss all of next season as well. The 28-year-old right-hander was a linchpin of the Yankees bullpen during the regular season. He had a 2.13 ERA (3.43 FIP), a 1.03 WHIP, three saves and 12 strikeouts in 12 2/3 innings for the Yankees this year after being acquired from the Chicago Cubs.
		New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) has been left off the roster for the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians this week. LeMahieu returned from the injured list from a right toe injury at the tail end of the regular season, but apparently he's still not fully recovered from the injury. Instead, the Yankees will take infielder Matt Carpenter (foot), who hasn't played since Aug. 8 due to a fractured foot. LeMahieu could need offseason surgery on his toe, so he probably won't be an option for their roster if they advance to the AL Championship Series next week. In addition to Carpenter, Oswaldo Cabrera will be another infield option for the Yankees off the bench this week.
		New York Yankees infielder Matt Carpenter (foot) is on the team's roster for the American League Division Series this week against the Cleveland Guardians. Carpenter hasn't played for the Yankees since fracturing his left foot on Aug. 8, but he'll give the team a strong left-handed power bat for their first postseason series. It's unlikely that he'll be in the starting lineup for the Bronx Bombers given all the time he's missed, but it's a notable addition to their bench. Before his injury, the 36-year-old veteran was having an outstanding bounce-back campaign in New York with a .305/.412/.727 slash line, a 1.138 OPS, 15 home runs, 37 RBI and 28 runs scored in 128 at-bats.
		New York Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes (shoulder) is on the team's roster for the American League Division Series this week against the Cleveland Guardians. It's great news for the Yankees bullpen with Scott Effross (elbow) and Aroldis Chapman not on the roster as the team opens up postseason action. Holmes missed the end of the regular season with a right shoulder strain, but he's recovered enough to pitch this week against Cleveland in the five-game series. The 29-year-old right-hander had a fantastic season (2.54 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 20 saves) in his first full year in the Bronx, and he should continue to be one of their best high-leverage arms at the back end of the bullpen against Cleveland.
		New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (illness) is starting at second base and is batting third in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Tuesday against Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill. Torres wasn't available to close out the regular season, but he rested up last week and is ready to go for the team's first playoff game of 2022. The 25-year-old finished the year off strong, hitting .323 (31-for-96) with six home runs, 25 RBI, 16 runs scored and four stolen bases in 24 games dating back to Sept. 2. Overall, the two-time All-Star batted .257/.310/.451 with 24 home runs, 76 RBI, 73 runs scored and 10 stolen bases in 572 plate appearances and 140 games for the Yanks.

Thursday, October 06

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		New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that he expects infielder Matt Carpenter (foot) "to be on the roster" for the American League Division Series, which starts next Tuesday, Oct. 11. It remains to be seen how much Carpenter will actually play next week, as he hasn't played for the Yankees since Aug. 8 due to a fractured foot. However, his return to an already powerful lineup will be big as the team looks to make a deep postseason run. The 36-year-old left-handed hitter was in the midst of an impressive bounce-back season in the Bronx before his injury, slashing an impressive .305/.412/.727 with a 1.138 OPS, 15 long balls, 37 RBI and 28 runs scored in 128 at-bats.

Wednesday, October 05

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		New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres (illness) remains out of the starting lineup for the regular season finale on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. It will be Torres' fifth straight missed game to close out the regular season while he deals with an illness, but he should be ready to go for the start of the American League Division Series next week. The 25-year-old will finish his 2022 regulars season with a .257/.310/.451 slash line to go along with 24 home runs, 76 RBI, 73 runs scored and 10 stolen bases in 140 games played. DJ LeMahieu is getting the start at the keystone and is hitting leadoff on Wednesday, while Oswald Peraza is at shortstop and batting fifth against Rangers right-hander Glenn Otto.

Tuesday, October 04

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		New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres (illness) remains out of the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Torres was feeling under the weather on Monday and was scratched from the lineup, but perhaps he'll return to action for Game 2. Consider him day-to-day to close out the regular season. With Torres out for another game, rookie Oswald Peraza is getting the start at the keystone and is hitting sixth against Rangers right-hander Jon Gray. In his first 39 major-league at-bats over 15 games played, Peraza has 13 hits (no homers), just one RBI, five runs scored and six strikeouts for the Yanks.
		The New York Yankees placed rookie relief pitcher Ron Marinaccio (shin) on the 15-day injured list with a stress reaction in his right shin on Tuesday and reinstated right-hander Albert Abreu (elbow) from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Marinaccio's injured list stint is retroactive to Oct. 3. The 27-year-old Marinaccio has been very strong out of the Yankees bullpen in his first MLB season, posting a 2.05 ERA (3.20 FIP), a 1.04 WHIP and a 56:24 K:BB in 44 innings in his 40 relief appearances in 2022. He will not be eligible to play in the American League Division Series now, but he could be an option for the team's postseason roster if the Yankees advance to the AL Championship Series.

Monday, October 03

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		The New York Yankees reinstated right-hander Miguel Castro (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Monday and designated right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez for assignment in a corresponding move. Castro will get a shot to appear in the final three regular season games this week against the Texas Rangers before the team begins their postseason run in the American League Division Series next week. The 27-year-old went on the injured list back in mid-July with a right shoulder strain. Before the injury, Castro was 5-0 with a 4.00 ERA (3.74 FIP), a 1.41 WHIP and a 30:13 K:BB in 27 innings over 32 relief appearances for the Yankees.
		New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (illness) was scratched from the starting lineup on Monday against the Texas Rangers because he's "under the weather," according to skipper Aaron Boone. Torres should be considered day-to-day for the final regular season series of 2022, but hopefully he'll be able to play either Tuesday or Wednesday before the team kicks off the American League Division Series next week. With the 25-year-old sitting out, Isiah Kiner-Falefa will start at shortstop and bat seventh against Rangers left-hander Martin Perez on Monday. IKF finished off the month of September hitting .273 (21-for-77) with three home runs, 10 RBI and 12 runs scored in 21 games played.

Sunday, October 02

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		New York Yankees utilityman Matt Carpenter (foot) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. This was a procedural move for the Yankees as they needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Carpenter, who experienced a late-career revival this season, has been out since early August with a foot fracture and will miss the remainder of the season, including the playoffs.
		New York Yankees starting pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez had his contract selected and will start Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. The 30-year-old right-hander pitched relatively well in the minors before being called up but has struggled in limited major league action this year. He owns a 6.87 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and 12:4 K/BB ratio over 18 1/3 innings (six appearances, four starts).

Saturday, October 01

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		New York Yankees reliever Zack Britton left Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles with an apparent injury. Britton threw a wild pitch with the bases loaded and then left the mound with an athletic trainer. He walked one batter and threw nine pitches without recording an out in the outing. Look for the Yankees to update Britton's status following the game on Friday.

Friday, September 30

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		New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday and is starting at third base and hitting fifth against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Jordan Lyles. It's a bit of a surprise that the 34-year-old is back in the lineup right away, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to play every game from now until the end of the regular season next week. LeMahieu will return to a .262/.358/.381 slash line with 12 home runs, 46 RBI, 74 runs scored and four stolen bases in his 451 at-bats this season. In just three games played in September, he's gone 0-for-12 with a walk and a strikeout.
		New York Yankees infielder Matt Carpenter (foot) took batting practice on the field on Friday and is hitting in the cages. He hasn't had any issues after doing weight-bearing on his fractured foot, and he said that there is a chance he might return to play in the final series of the regular season next week against the Texas Rangers. Manager Aaron Boone said that the 36-year-old left-handed slugger could also head to Double-A Somerset next week to get live at-bats before the start of the postseason. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to play next week, but it looks like the Yankees might have Carpenter available to them when the playoffs begin. Carpenter was killing it in 128 at-bats before fracturing his foot, hitting .305/.412/.727 with a 1.138 OPS, 15 home runs, 37 RBI and 28 runs scored.

Wednesday, September 28

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) will be activated from the 10-day injured list to face the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, according to skipper Aaron Boone. With the Yankees clinching the American League East division on Tuesday night, the team is going to ease LeMahieu into action so that he's ready to go for their postseason run. It means that the 34-year-old might not play every day for the rest of the regular season. He'll be returning to a .262/.358/.381 slash line with 12 home runs, 46 RBI, 74 runs scored and four stolen bases in his 523 plate appearances over 120 games. The three-time All-Star hasn't played in a big-league game since Sept. 4, so there could be some rust involved as well.

Tuesday, September 27

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) could be activated from the injured list on Wednesday, according to skipper Aaron Boone. The series against the Baltimore Orioles is a possibility, but Boone also said "we're about at that point of, let's go give this thing a go." LeMahieu hasn't played for the Yankees since Sept. 4, but it looks like the team will test him out to close out the regular season. He has been dealing with toe inflammation since the beginning of the month. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect the 34-year-old veteran to make much noise the rest of the way, especially since he's unlikely to be in the lineup every day. LeMahieu is batting .262/.358/.381 with 12 home runs, 46 RBI, 74 runs scored and four stolen bases in his 451 at-bats.

Monday, September 26

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees pitcher Frankie Montas (shoulder) has yet to resume a throwing program. According to manager Aaron Boone, Montas probably won't be built up beyond 40 pitches by the first of the playoffs. The 29-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday due to shoulder inflammation. He hasn't resumed throwing and likely won't return during the regular season. Montas owns a 5-12 record, a 4.05 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and a 142:43 K: BB across 144 innings in 2022. Fantasy managers in redraft leagues can move on from Montas as he most likely won't return to the Yankees' rotation before the season ends.

Thursday, September 22

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The New York Yankees reinstated right-handed reliever Scott Effross (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Thursday. Effross should return to a high-leverage role near the back of the Yankees bullpen over the final few weeks of the regular season. The 28-year-old has a 3.24 ERA (3.47 FIP), a 1.08 WHIP, one save and eight strikeouts in just 8 1/3 innings pitched for the Yankees since being acquired from the Chicago Cubs in a deadline-deal trade. Clay Holmes should continue to see most of the team's save chances over the final several weeks of the regular season, leaving Effross little fantasy value outside of much deeper formats.
		New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi (hand, wrist) said "it's pretty safe to say the regular season is out" for his return to the team. Benintendi is hoping to be part of the team's postseason roster, but he's not sure yet when he'll resume swinging a bat. The 28-year-old suffered a broken hamate bone and had surgery to fix it earlier this month. Fantasy managers will be without him the rest of the way in 2022, so he should have already been dropped to the waiver wire in single-year leagues. In 33 games with the Yankees after being acquired from the Kansas City Royals, the first-time All-Star hit .254/.331/.404 with two home runs, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored and four stolen bases.

Wednesday, September 21

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) was activated from the 60-day injured list and is starting against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Although the matchup is a good one, Severino will be a little more risky than usual since it will be his first start back in the big leagues since July 13. However, the 28-year-old right-hander should be rostered in the majority of fantasy leagues for the final few weeks of the regular season as the Yankees attempt to lock down the American League East. Before getting injured in early July, Severino had gone 5-3 with a 3.45 ERA (4.03 FIP), a 1.07 WHIP, 95 strikeouts and 25 walks in 86 innings over his 16 starts.

Tuesday, September 20

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees starting pitcher Frankie Montas (shoulder) received some positive news from his MRI results after it didn't show anything significant, according to sources. Montas could still get some extra rest due to the right shoulder soreness that caused him to get the MRI exam on Sunday following his latest poor outing against the Milwaukee Brewers. In eight starts since being acquired from the Oakland Athletics, Montas has a rough 6.35 ERA, and he allowed four runs in just 3 1/3 innings in his most recent outing against Milwaukee. He also sat out for over two weeks in July while with the A's due to shoulder inflammation, so the Yankees aren't rushing him back out there. Don't be surprised if the Yankees turn to Domingo German to take Montas' next turn in the rotation.
		New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) has been activated from the 60-day injured list and is making his debut with the team on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Luis Ortiz. Bader is starting in center field and is batting seventh. The 28-year-old is mostly known for his defense in center field and his speed on the basepaths. He should be the team's primary center fielder for the rest of the regular season and the playoffs. Before getting injured in 246 at-bats with the St. Louis Cardinals, Bader hit .256/.303/.370 with five home runs, 21 RBI, 35 runs scored and 15 stolen bases in 72 games. He should be returned to lineups for fantasy managers still in need of stolen bases, although it remains to be seen how much he'll run coming off his foot injury.
		The New York Yankees placed right-hander Frankie Montas (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. Montas' MRI exam showed only inflammation in his right shoulder, but he will be shut down from throwing for a couple of days. The issue is similar to the first time it cropped up this year when he was with the Oakland Athletics, and it cost him over two weeks. The 29-year-old received a cortisone shot and is hoping to make one more start before the regular season ends. Fantasy managers shouldn't be holding out hope that that happens. Expect Domingo German to take Montas' spot in the starting rotation the rest of the way. Montas has struggled since being acquired from the A's, going 1-3 with a 6.35 ERA (4.93 FIP), a 1.54 WHIP, 33 K's and 15 walks in 39 2/3 innings over eight starts in pinstripes.

Monday, September 19

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back, head) was activated from the injured list on Sunday and returned with a bang in the 12-8 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, going 3-for-6 with a solo home run and two runs scored. The 33-year-old veteran left-handed slugger had been away from the team for 17 days due to a back injury and headaches that were caused by an injection he received for his back. Rizzo is now hitting .229/.341/.500 with an .841 OPS, 31 home runs, 72 RBI, 73 runs scored and six stolen bases on the season, and he could make a difference with his power for those fantasy managers still playing for a title with the season winding down.
		The New York Yankees are aiming to activate right-hander Scott Effross (shoulder) from the injured list on Wednesday. He threw 20 pitches in live batting practice on Sept. 16 in Milwaukee, and the session went well. Effross will now join Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for a minor league rehab start. He was initially placed on the injured list on Aug. 22 with what manager Aaron Boone described at the time as a small right shoulder strain. The 28-year-old right-hander will give the Yankees bullpen a boost to close out the regular season. Before his shoulder strain, Effross had a 3.24 ERA (3.47 WHIP), a 1.08 WHIP, one save and eight strikeouts in only 8 1/3 innings pitched for the Yankees.
		New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) will likely be activated from his minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday, according to skipper Aaron Boone. Bader hasn't played in a major-league game since June 26 when he was with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was put in a protective walking boot after going on a minor league rehab assignment with St. Louis' Triple-A affiliate on July 22 and was then moved to the 60-day injured list on Aug. 25. The 28-year-old will give the Yankees defense a boost in center field as well as on the basepaths when he finally makes his team debut. In 246 at-bats with the Cardinals before his foot injury, Bader was hitting .256/.303/.370 with five home runs, 21 RBI, 35 runs scored and 15 stolen bases.
		New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Sept. 16 that he is "not sure" if there will be enough time for designated hitter Matt Carpenter (foot) to return during the regular season. X-rays taken in early September showed healing in his fractured left foot, but not enough to allow him to remove the protective walking boot that he has been using since fouling a ball off his foot on Aug. 8. The 36-year-old didn't need surgery, but time is running out for him to return before the postseason in order to help fantasy managers. The three-time All-Star had really turned his career around in 2022 for the Yankees, slashing .305/.412/.727 with a 1.138 OPS, 15 home runs, 37 RBI and 28 runs scored in just 47 games before his injury.
		New York Yankees left-handed reliever Zack Britton (elbow) threw one-third of an inning on Sept. 16 for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, allowing a hit and a walk in a 16-pitch outing. He's recovering from Tommy John surgery and a procedure to have a bone chip removed from his elbow in September of last year. Manager Aaron Boone said on Sept. 13 that he's "still not sure" if Britton will return this year. It will depend on how Britton's next several outings go in the minor leagues. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw has allowed just one earned run on three hits while walking two and striking out seven in 5 2/3 innings over seven rehab outings for Single-A Tampa, Double-A Somerset and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre so far.

Sunday, September 18

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees starting pitcher Frankie Montas (shoulder) could be headed to the injured list, according to manager Aaron Boone. Montas received an MRI on his ailing shoulder, which has been bothering him since mid-July. He already spent time on the IL earlier this season with a shoulder issue and the team currently has the results of said MRI. The Yankees are going to have the results reviewed by a team doctor back in New York before they determine if they want to place Montas n the IL or not. The team will travel back to the Bronx after they wrap up their series against the Brewers in Milwaukee. Stay tuned.

Saturday, September 17

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees right-hander Luis Severino (lat) is expected to return to the rotation for a start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Severino has been sidelined since straining his right lat in July. He will not have a full workload against the Pirates, as he's expected to throw around 65 pitches. Severino has made 16 starts in 2022, posting a 5-3 record, 3.45 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 95 strikeouts over 86 innings of work. Severino should be rostered in all leagues for fantasy managers still in contention.
		New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (heel) is planning to play the outfield in rehab games on Saturday and Sunday. Bader has been down with plantar fasciitis since June, back when he was a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. If all goes smoothly for Bader, he could be on track to be activated from the injured list by Tuesday. Bader is hitting .256 with five homers, 35 runs, 21 RBI, and 15 steals over 246 at-bats.
		New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) tracked pitches and took some swings in the batting cage ahead of his team's game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. LeMahieu has been on the injured list since early September with a toe injury but his ability to ramp up baseball activities is a good sign. The veteran infielder is hitting .262 with 12 homers, 74 runs, 46 RBI, and four steals in 2022.
		New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (head, back) took live batting practice ahead of his team's game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Rizzo has been sidelined since Aug. 31 with migraines and lower back soreness. The veteran infielder could possibly be ready to be activated from the injured list as early as Sunday. Rizzo is hitting .225 with 30 homers, 71 runs, 71 RBI and six steals on the season.

Friday, September 16

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees left-handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman (leg) has been activated off the IL before their weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Chapman hasn't pitched since August due to a leg infection related to a tattoo. The fireballer threw two innings of scoreless ball in his minor league rehab games, striking out five while allowing three baserunners. Chapman will likely return to a set-up role behind closer Clay Holmes, limiting his fantasy value. He is still useful in save plus holds leagues, but outside of that he can be safely dropped.

Thursday, September 15

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman (leg) will join the team on Friday and be activated ahead of the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers. He tossed a scoreless inning on Sunday for Double-A Somerset, walking one and striking out three. The 35-year-old owns a 4.70 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and a 35:22 K: BB across 30 2/3 innings in 2022. He has been sidelined since mid-August and is expected to set up closer Clay Holmes once activated from the injured list. Chapman is mainly an option in league formats that reward saves and holds.

Wednesday, September 14

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (leg) will rejoin the team in Milwaukee and is expected to be activated from the injured list on Friday for the start of a series against the Brewers, according to skipper Aaron Boone. Chapman has been away from the team since Aug. 19 and landed on the injured list due to a leg infection related to a tattoo. The 35-year-old veteran southpaw looked good in two minor league rehab innings earlier this week, and he's in line to return to a setup role in the Yankees bullpen ahead of closer Clay Holmes this weekend. Without being the team's primary closer, Chapman has lost a ton of fantasy value, and he's struggled to the tune of a 4.70 ERA (4.78 FIP), a 1.43 WHIP, nine saves and 35 strikeouts in 30 2/3 relief innings in 2022.

Tuesday, September 13

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The New York Yankees promoted outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez from High-A Hudson Valley to Double-A Somerset on Tuesday. The Yankees also promoted first baseman Tyler Hardman from Hudson Valley to Somerset while placing Everson Pereira on the seven-day injured list at Somerset. Dominguez is the Yankees No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he will continue his minor league season at Double-A with Single-A seasons wrapping up. The 19-year-old switch-hitter batted .280/.382/.465 with an .847 OPS, 15 home runs, 58 RBI, 87 runs scored and a career-high 36 stolen bases in 115 games for Hudson Valley and Single-A Tampa this year. Dominguez has plus-plus speed and elite raw power for his age. We may not see him debut until 2024, but he's worth stashing in dynasty/keeper leagues right now because of his high upside down the road.
		New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (head) said he's targeting a return in one of the team's next two series, but he won't play against the division-rival Boston Red Sox in a two-game series that begins on Tuesday. The 33-year-old left-handed slugger could be back in the lineup this weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers, though. He began experiencing headaches after receiving an injection for lower back issues and hasn't played since Aug. 31. Rizzo could be eased back into action when he returns, but he's still worth rostering in all leagues because of his elite power (30 homers, 71 RBI in 2022). With DJ LeMahieu also sidelined due to injury, veteran utility man Marwin Gonzalez has been playing first base regularly for the Yanks.

Monday, September 12

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The New York Yankees reinstated catcher Jose Trevino from the paternity list on Monday. Trevino has enjoyed a solid season at the plate for the Yankees and fantasy managers this season, batting .254 with a .290 on-base percentage, 10 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases. He's logged 307 plate appearances so far in 2022 and should continue to be the team's primary option behind the plate. New York's other catching options on the 40-man roster include Kyle Higashioka and Ben Rortvedt.
		New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (leg) tossed a scoreless and hitless inning on Sunday for Double-A Somerset, walking one and striking out three in the process. It was Chapman's first minor league rehab outing, but he's expected to return to the Yankees bullpen early this week, barring any setbacks. The 35-year-old southpaw has been sidelined since late August due to a left leg infection from a tattoo. When he's back in the Bronx, he'll serve as a late-inning setup man in front of closer Clay Holmes. Chapman has struggled in 2022 to the tune of a 4.70 ERA (4.78 FIP), a 1.43 WHIP and 35 strikeouts while saving nine games in 30 2/3 relief innings.

Saturday, September 10

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (foot) and third baseman Josh Donaldson are back in the starting lineup on Saturday against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Corey Kluber. Stanton is serving as the designated hitter and is batting second after missing the last four games after he fouled a ball off his foot on Monday. Fantasy managers will want to get the power-hitting right-hander back into their lineups immediately. Donaldson was reinstated from the paternity list and will return to the lineup after missing the last three games following the birth of his child. He's starting at third base and hitting cleanup for the struggling Bombers. Hopefully for the Yankees, the return of both Stanton and Donaldson can get them going offensively.
		New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (leg) will start a minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Sunday. Chapman said he expects to have another rehab outing after that and then expects to be activated from the injured list on the team's upcoming road trip. The 34-year-old left-hander threw a bullpen session on Friday. Barring a setback on Sunday or Monday, Chapman could rejoin the team for the start of their series next Tuesday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox. Chapman has struggled this year to the tune of a 4.70 ERA (4.78 FIP) and a 1.43 WHIP while earning nine saves and striking out 35 in 30 2/3 innings pitched. Clay Holmes is cemented in as the team's closer, so Chapman is likely to return in a setup role when he returns from the injured list.
		New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) said he might need another minor league rehab start before he's activated from the injured list to rejoin the starting rotation in New York. In his two rehab starts for Double-A Somerset so far, Severino has a 3.00 ERA and 0.83 WHIP in six innings pitched. The 28-year-old right-hander only threw 45 pitches in his last outing, so perhaps the Yankees want him to get a little more stretched out before he returns to the big leagues. The Yankees could use all the help they can get down the stretch as they try to hold onto the division lead in the American League East. Before his injury, Severino was 5-3 with a 3.45 ERA (4.03 FIP), a 1.07 WHIP, 95 K's and 25 walks in 86 innings over his 16 starts.
		Updating a previous report, New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) will make another minor league rehab start on Thursday due to scheduling, according to manager Aaron Boone. Severino is expected to be activated from the injured list the following Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 28-year-old right-hander threw 45 pitches in his latest rehab outing with Double-A Somerset on Wednesday, so he'll likely be stretched out a little more before returning to the Yankees starting rotation for the stretch run. There won't be much time for Severino to make an impact for fantasy managers the rest of the way, but he should still be rostered in most leagues.
		New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (head, back) is no longer experiencing headaches, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rizzo had a blood patch done on Friday and is expected to be with the team at the ballpark on Saturday. Boone also said that Rizzo could be able to play by the end of the team's upcoming road trip. The 33-year-old started experiencing headaches after he received an epidural injection last week for lower back pain. But it looks like he's turned a corner now, and he could return by Sept. 20 when the Yankees start a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at home. Rizzo is hitting just .225 on the year, but he has been a must-start in fantasy when on the field due to his 30 long balls, 71 RBI, 71 runs scored and six stolen bases in 414 at-bats.

Friday, September 09

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (foot) pinch hit during Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Twins in his first game action since he fouled a ball of his foot on Monday. The slugger came in with a runner on third in the eighth, but ultimately struck out after a lengthy nine-pitch at-bat. When manager Aaron Boone was asked postgame about Stanton's availability for Friday's game he replied with an unsatisfying "we'll see." It wouldn't be a surprise to see him get another breather tomorrow night, but he should start at some point this weekend with the second-place Rays in town.
		New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is unsure outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (foot) will be in the lineup for Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. "We'll see. I'm not sure yet.," said Boone. Stanton appeared as a pinch hitter in Thursday's loss to the Twins. He went 0-for-1 with a strikeout. The 32-year-old has been out of the lineup for the last three games with a foot injury. He is slashing .213/.296/.451 with 24 homers, 64 RBI, and 40 runs across 371 plate appearances in 2022. Fantasy managers should be back on Friday to ensure Stanton is in the lineup Friday before inserting him into their starting lineups.
		New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes (groin) allowed two runs on two hits while striking out two in four innings in Thursday's loss against the Minnesota Twins. He did not factor into the decision. The 27-year-old returned Thursday after missing the last two and half weeks due to a groin strain. He was limited and threw only 58 pitches before being removed. The southpaw owns a 9-4 record with a 2.73 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and a 135:30 K:BB across 135 innings in 2022. Cortes will look to throw more innings in his next start scheduled for next Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers.
		New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (foot) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Stanton fouled a ball off his foot on Monday and hasn't played since. The good news, however, is that he came off the bench as a pinch-hitter on Thursday, so there's a strong chance he'll return to the starting lineup at some point this weekend. With the 32-year-old slugger out again Friday, Miguel Andujar will serve as the designated hitter again and bat fifth against Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen. Andujar hasn't played much for the Yankees this year, and he's hit .240 (6-for-25) with a homer, three RBI and one run scored in seven games played since Aug. 9.

Thursday, September 08

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) will be placed on the injured list with a sprained toe, according to skipper Aaron Boone. LeMahieu had not been in the team's starting lineup since Sunday, and he'll now miss another week of action, at the very least. It's another big blow to a struggling Yankees team that is already without first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back, head). With LeMahieu now on the shelf, the Yankees figure to use a platoon at first base between veteran Marwin Gonzalez and Ronald Guzman. The 34-year-old LeMahieu has been a nice source of production at the top of the Yankees lineup this year, slashing .262/.358/.381 with 12 home runs, 46 RBI, 74 runs scored and four stolen bases in 451 at-bats.
		New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (groin) is listed as the team's scheduled starter on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins. He'll be activated at some point before the start from the 15-day injured list after he landed on the IL on Aug. 25 with a left groin strain. The 27-year-old southpaw didn't make a minor league rehab start while he was away from the team, but he did throw a 45-pitch live batting practice session last weekend. He was a first-time All-Star in 2022 and has gone 9-4 with a career-low 2.68 ERA (3.40 FIP), a 0.96 WHIP and a 133:30 K:BB in 131 innings over his 23 starts, but he could be on a strict pitch count in his return to the rotation on Thursday, making him a risky fantasy play.
		New York Yankees right-handed reliever Lou Trivino (back) is dealing with back spasms, manager Aaron Boone said on Wednesday. Trivino said it's something he deals with about once a year, and it usually takes two or three days to clear up. With that said, it's unlikely that he'll be available out of the bullpen in the series finale against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, but he could pitch again at some point this weekend against the Tampa Bay Rays. Trivino has been excellent in 15 relief appearances since being acquired from the Oakland Athletics, allowing only an earned run on 10 hits while walking seven and striking out 12 in 13 1/3 innings.
		New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (foot) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins. Stanton will miss his third straight game after missing the entire doubleheader on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should consider the 32-year-old slugger to be day-to-day for now. With Stanton out again on Thursday, Miguel Andujar will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth against Twins right-hander Sonny Gray. Andujar is actually still searching for his first home run of the season. The 27-year-old Dominican only has 71 at-bats for the Yankees in 2022 and is hitting .225/.243/.254 with five RBI, seven runs scored and four stolen bases. He'll be a low-upside DFS target Thursday.

Wednesday, September 07

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees designated hitter and outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (foot) isn't in the team's lineup for the first game of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Stanton is batting .214 with a .297 on-base percentage and 24 home runs in 371 plate appearances. Aaron Judge is starting at designated hitter instead and batting second with Estevan Florial entering the lineup as the team's center fielder. The 24-year-old is batting seventh against the Twins and right-handed starter Louie Varland. In 22 plate appearances with the Yankees this season, Florial has collected a hit, a walk and a stolen base. Fantasy managers in search of streaming help are probably better off looking elsewhere.
		The New York Yankees placed third baseman Josh Donaldson on the paternity list on Wednesday. The veteran is batting .220 with a .309 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 457 plate appearances in his first season in New York. The Yankees also recalled right-handed pitcher Deivi Garcia from Triple-A to take Donaldson's place on the active roster. Garcia has yet to appear in the Majors this season but made two starts for the Yankees last year. He's pitched to a 7.26 ERA, 59 strikeouts, and 25 walks in 53.1 innings, mainly as a starter, in the minors this season.
		New York Yankees infielder Matt Carpenter (foot) had X-rays performed recently that showed good healing, but not enough for him to shed the protective walking boot he's been using. He's expected to have more imaging done in 10 days to two weeks, according to skipper Aaron Boone. Carpenter has been out almost a month with a broken foot, and it's unlikely that he'll be able to return to help provide any additional fantasy production in 2022. The 36-year-old veteran left-handed slugger was in the middle of resurrecting his career this year with the Yankees before he got injured. In 154 plate appearances and 47 games before his injury, he was hitting .305/.412/.727 with a 1.138 OPS, 15 home runs, 37 RBI and 28 runs scored.

Tuesday, September 06

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back, head) will be placed on the injured list, according to skipper Aaron Boone. First baseman Ronald Guzman will be added to the active roster in a corresponding move on Wednesday. Rizzo received an epidural injection for his back injury last week, and he's been experiencing headaches ever since. There's no timetable for his return, and there's a chance he could miss most of the final month of the regular season in September. The 33-year-old veteran left-handed slugger has hit just .225 on the season, but he also has a .339 on-base percentage, 30 homers, 71 RBI, 71 runs and six stolen bases. Infielder DJ LeMahieu will likely continue seeing most of the playing time at first base for however long Rizzo is sidelined.

Monday, September 05

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) has been getting headaches after receiving an epidural injection for his injured back, but he is improving. Skipper Aaron Boone said that Rizzo might be able to rejoin the team on Wednesday. Rizzo had his epidural injection last Friday after dealing with back issues last week. The 33-year-old also visited with a specialist, but it appears that he's improving and could be back in the lineup this week. The Yankees are still hoping he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. In his absence, DJ LeMahieu has mostly been playing first base, but Marwin Gonzalez will man the cold corner on Monday against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Chris Archer. Rizzo is hitting just .225 this year, but he also has a .339 on-base percentage, an .832 OPS, 30 home runs and 71 RBI.
		New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) will be doing a "full ramp-up" on Monday, and there is a target for his minor league rehab assignment to begin on Sept. 13, but the date could be moved up. Bader started hitting off a tee last week after recently resuming baseball activities. The 28-year-old hasn't played since June 26 and has yet to make his Yankees debut after being acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals at the Aug. 2 trade deadline. He'll offer the Yankees plenty of speed on the base paths and excellent defense in center field, but by the time he returns, he'll be of little use in fantasy to close out the regular season. In 246 at-bats in 2022, he's hit .256/.303/.370 with five home runs, 21 RBI, 35 runs scored and 15 stolen bases.
		New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi (wrist) is tentatively scheduled to have surgery on his hand on Tuesday, according to skipper Aaron Boone. The surgery will fix the hook of the hamate bone in his right wrist and is expected to keep him sidelined for the rest of the 2022 regular season. It remains to be seen if Benintendi will be able to return if the Yanks make a long postseason run. The 28-year-old played in 33 games for New York after being acquired from the Kansas City Royals, and he had gone 29-for-114 (.254) with two home runs, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored and four stolen bases in 33 games in pinstripes. With Benintendi out for the foreseeable future, Aaron Hicks, Estevan Florial, Tim Locastro and Marwin Gonzalez will battle for playing time in left field in the Bronx.
		New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (ankle, foot) fouled a ball off the top of his ankle/foot and was removed from the game early on Monday against the Minnesota Twins, but skipper Aaron Boone said that X-rays came back negative. Stanton initially stayed in the game before exiting in the eighth inning. He went 0-for-3 in the contest while serving as the designated hitter before departing. Fantasy managers should consider the 32-year-old slugger to be day-to-day for now, but don't be surprised if he's not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Entering Monday's game, Stanton was slashing .216/.300/.457 with 24 home runs, 64 RBI and 40 runs scored in 324 at-bats this season.
		New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) said he'll make his next minor league rehab start for Double-A Somerset on Wednesday. It will be his second rehab start after he threw two scoreless innings with three strikeouts and no walks for Single-A Tampa last Thursday. Barring any setbacks after Wednesday's rehab outing, Severino is expected to rejoin the Yankees starting rotation. The 28-year-old right-hander has pitched in the big leagues since July 13, so he's likely to be on an innings cap in his first game back, making him more risky in fantasy circles. Before his injury, he was 5-3 with a 3.45 ERA (4.03 FIP), a 1.07 WHIP, 95 strikeouts and 25 walks in 86 innings over 16 starts. Severino deserves to be rostered in all leagues, but he won't have much time to make a significant impact for fantasy managers the rest of the way.

Sunday, September 04

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		New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi (wrist) is likely going to be sidelined throughout the rest of the regular season. This is the worst case scenario for the young outfielder who suffered a hand injury on Friday. The results came back and Benintendi has broke the hook of the hamate bone in his right hand. He'll require surgery for this injury, which should knock him out for the rest of the regular season. His status for the postseason is unknown, but this is bad news for a Yankees offense that is already struggling. Aaron Hicks and Oswaldo Cabrera are expected to see increased playing time, but have nowhere near the same fantasy value as Benintendi.

Saturday, September 03

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi left Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with a wrist injury. Benintendi injured his right wrist and will head off for X-rays, according to the Yankees' official Twitter account. The veteran outfielder went 1-for-1 with a double in the game before he was replaced in the lineup by Oswaldo Cabrera. Look for the Yankees to update Benintendi's status after they see the results of his X-rays.
		X-rays on the right wrist of New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi came back negative after he left the game early on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Benintendi will go for an MRI exam on Saturday. The 28-year-old injured his wrist on a swing on Friday. It's good news that X-rays came back negative, but Benintendi isn't out of the woods yet and is unlikely to be in the starting lineup on Saturday, so fantasy managers must plan accordingly. If Benintendi is forced to the injured list, it would mean more playing time for Aaron Hicks and Oswaldo Cabrera in the outfield. Since being dealt to the Bombers at the Aug. 2 trade deadline, Benintendi has gone 27-for-113 (.239) with two home runs, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored and four stolen bases in 32 games.
		New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) touched 97.3 mph with his fastball on Friday in his first minor league rehab start for Low-A Tampa. Severino threw two scoreless innings and tossed 22 pitches, allowing one hit while striking out three and walking none. The Yankees are hoping he can return to their starting rotation in mid-September and factor into their playoff rotation. The 28-year-old will still need another rehab outing or two before he's ready to be reinstated from the injured list, but he's getting closer. In 16 starts for the Yanks in 2022, he's gone 5-3 with a 3.45 ERA (4.04 FIP), 1.07 WHIP, 95 strikeouts and 25 walks in 86 innings pitched. Time is running out for him to make a fantasy impact down the stretch, though.
		New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (forearm, wrist) expects to make his next start after leaving his last start early after taking a comebacker off his right wrist. There was a little bruising and swelling on Friday, but he was able to throw in the outfield. Taillon believes he'll make his next scheduled start on Monday against the Minnesota Twins in the Bronx as long as he comes out of his bullpen session on Saturday with no issues. It's good news for a Yankees rotation that is currently without Luis Severino and Nestor Cortes. The 30-year-old Taillon has been steady for New York this year, going 12-4 with a 3.97 ERA (4.09 FIP), a 1.12 WHIP and a 117:24 K:BB in 140 2/3 innings over his 26 starts.
		New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right wrist inflammation. Benintendi hurt his wrist in Friday's game against the Rays, and although X-rays came back negative, he will head to the IL and miss at least the next 10 days. It is unfortunate timing, as the 28-year-old lefty has been hot recently, going 14-for-41 (.341) with two homers and a stolen base over his last 11 games. While he's out, expect Aaron Hicks and Oswaldo Cabrera to pick up more playing time. Benintendi can be dropped in most leagues that don't have IL spots.

Friday, September 02

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		New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is remaining in California in order to visit a back specialist, according to manager Aaron Boone. It sounds like the Yankees could be without Rizzo for at least the weekend series. The 33-year-old continues to deal with lingering back issues. Fantasy managers shouldn't be shocked if Rizzo does end up on the injured list. Although, there should be more information on Rizzo in the coming days. In the meantime, DJ LeMahieu will likely see more playing time at first base.

Thursday, September 01

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) was out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels with a back injury. According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, the 33-year-old is not expected to be placed on the injured list. "He is not able to do the level of exercises he does to get ready every day," said Boone. "Could be out a couple of days, but won't be an IL situation." He is considered day-to-day but is available off the bench on Wednesday. DJ LeMahieu will handle first base duties while Rizzo is sidelined. The Yankees are off on Thursday; Rizzo's next chance to return will be Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays.
		The New York Yankees are promoting shortstop prospect Oswald Peraza from the minor leagues with rosters expanding on Thursday. Per MLB Pipeline, Peraza is the team's No. 3 prospect in their system. The 22-year-old from Venezuela has hit .258/.329/.440 with 18 home runs, 49 RBI, 56 runs scored and 33 stolen bases in 427 plate appearances over 98 games for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season to earn the call-up down the stretch for his major league debut. With Isiah Kiner-Falefa struggling of late, there's a chance that Peraza could steal some playing time away from him at the 6 if he gets off to a hot start in the Bronx. Peraza's power/speed upside is certainly intriguing in fantasy leagues right away.

Wednesday, August 31

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (forearm) exited Tuesday's game against the Angels at the end of the top of the second inning after getting hit in the right forearm with a line drive, per the team's Twitter account. Taillon had allowed two runs on two hits (including a home run) and no walks with two strikeouts. Fantasy managers may know more after the game, but they and the Yankees will hope that Taillon did not sustain a serious injury. The 30-year-old has been a serviceable fantasy option with a 12-4 record and a 3.97 ERA through 26 starts.
		The New York Yankees signed free-agent relief pitcher Tyler Duffey to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Duffey had a 1.88 ERA and 0.79 WHIP in 24 innings for the Minnesota Twins in the shortened 2020 season. In 44 innings pitched for Minnesota earlier this year, Duffey went 2-4 with a 4.91 ERA (4.81 FIP), a 1.36 WHIP and a 39:15 K:BB in 40 relief appearances, including two saves. The 31-year-old right-hander was also briefly with the Texas Rangers this year, but he didn't appear in the majors. Duffey will likely report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and he'll provide some veteran relief depth for the Yankees down the stretch and into the postseason.
		New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) has resumed hitting off a tee and is in a "10-day ramp-up" to begin playing in minor league games, according to skipper Aaron Boone. Bader is slowly recovering and could make his debut for the Yankees in the middle of September. It's good news for the Bombers with the postseason approaching, but Bader is unlikely to help fantasy managers much the rest of the way. The 28-year-old played in 72 games for the St. Louis Cardinals before being dealt to New York at the Aug. 2 trade deadline, and he was hitting .256/.303/.370 with five home runs, 21 RBI, 35 runs scored and 15 stolen bases in 264 plate appearances. When he's ready to play, he'll certainly give the Yankees a boost with his defense in center field and with his speed on the base paths.

Tuesday, August 30

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (groin) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. He is then scheduled to throw a live session in Tampa Bay on Saturday. If all goes well, he could be activated off of the injured list and return to the starting rotation sometime next week. Cortes has made 23 starts for the Yankees this season, posting a 9-4 record, 2.68 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 133 strikeouts over 131 innings of work.
		The New York Yankees placed infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez on the paternity list on Monday and recalled outfielder Tim Locastro from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Gonzalez will be away from the team for a few days. The 33-year-old veteran switch-hitter has been a super-utility guy for the Yankees in 2022 but is hitting just .200/.271/.323 with three homers, 11 RBI, 12 runs scored and two stolen bases in 130 at-bats. This will be Locastro's fifth stint in New York this year. In 26 games, he has seven stolen bases and 10 runs scored. The 30-year-old is also slashing a meager .176/.243/.353 with two long balls and four RBI in 34 at-bats.
		The New York Yankees placed left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman (leg) on the 15-day injured list on Saturday due to a left leg infection that stemmed from a new tattoo that he recently got. Skipper Aaron Boone said the last 24 to 36 hours "have been a lot better for Chapman." The Yankees expect Chapman to return this season. Before landing on the injured list last weekend, he hadn't pitched since Aug. 19 and had allowed three earned runs while walking four in one inning pitched in his last two appearances. It's been a tough year for the 34-year-old southpaw, as he has a 4.70 ERA (4.79 FIP) with a 1.43 WHIP, nine saves and 35 strikeouts in 30 2/3 innings. With Clay Holmes off the injured list, Chapman may not have much use in fantasy the rest of the way.
		The New York Yankees signed free-agent right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez to a minor league deal on Tuesday. It would be an understatement to say that Gonzalez has bounced around in 2022. The Yankees will be his fourth major league team after stops with the Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers. He's only thrown 18 1/3 innings over six appearances (four starts), allowing 14 earned runs on 24 hits (five homers surrendered) while walking four and striking out 12. The 30-year-old will merely serve as minor league depth for the Yankees down the stretch.

Monday, August 29

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The New York Yankees placed left-hander Nestor Cortes (groin) on the 15-day injured list on Aug. 25 with a Grade 2 left groin strain. However, the Yankees are optimistic that Cortes will make a speedy recovery, and he's already started running and is playing catch. Skipper Aaron Boone said he hopes that Cortes can throw off a mound at some point during the current three-city road trip. It remains to be seen if the Yankees will send the 27-year-old southpaw on a minor league rehab assignment, but either way, fantasy managers should have him back sooner than later. The first-time All-Star has been great for the Yankees this year, going 9-4 with a 2.68 ERA (3.42 FIP), 0.96 WHIP, 133 strikeouts and 30 walks in 131 innings over 23 starts. Keep him stashed.
		New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) threw a live batting practice session on Sunday at Yankee Stadium, and his next outing will be a minor league rehab start, likely on Friday, Sept. 2. General manager Brian Cashman said that the plan is for Severino to make five regular season starts in September leading into the playoffs. The 28-year-old cut his outing short in the third inning after just two pitches on July 13, saying that he was unable to get loose. Severino is worth stashing in fantasy leagues as long as he hits his timetable for a return next month. In his 16 starts this year, the Dominican right-hander has gone 5-3 with a 3.45 ERA (4.04 FIP), a 1.07 WHIP and a 95:25 K:BB in 86 innings pitched.
		New York Yankees left-handed reliever Zack Britton (elbow, glute) left his second minor league rehab outing with Single-A Tampa on Saturday after throwing only 10 pitches, but he said afterward that he's not injured and that his "arm feels great." Manager Aaron Boone said the following morning that Britton is dealing with a glute issue. "He doesn't seem worried about it at all," Boone said. The next step will likely be a bullpen session in a couple of days, then an appearance in a game. The Yankees want to give Britton eight to nine minor league outings before considering activating him, and they think it's realistic to envision the southpaw as an active big-leaguer in September. The 34-year-old had Tommy John surgery and had a bone chip removed from his left elbow in September of last year, so it's unrealistic to expect much from him down the stretch.
		The New York Yankees reinstated relief pitcher Clay Holmes (back) from the 15-day injured list on Monday. The 29-year-old has enjoyed a breakout season for both the Yankees and fantasy managers so far, converting 17 saves and pitching to a 2.39 ERA and a 2.78 FIP in 49 innings of work. He's also struck out 51 batters while allowing 16 walks and a home run in those 49 innings. He'll give the Yankees another late-inning option alongside Wandy Peralta, Lou Trivino, and Jonathan Loaisiga, though it is worth noting that he gave up seven earned runs, six hits, four walks, and a home run in his last four innings before landing on the injured list.

Sunday, August 28

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman was placed on the 15-day IL on Saturday after a recent tattoo on his leg developed an infection. It's hard to know how long the 34-year-old will be sidelined after this bizarre occurrence, but it's almost a certainty now that he won't be able to reclaim the ninth inning role with the club by season's end. Between an injury to his ankle and struggling to a 4.70 ERA and 1.43 WHIP through 36 appearances, Chapman has proved to be one of the biggest reliever disappointments of the season with this latest incident only adding fuel to the fire.

Saturday, August 27

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		X-rays on New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino's foot came back negative on Friday night, according to manager Aaron Boone. "He got through the inning catching, and then he was pretty beat up, so I didn't want to push him. So, we'll just see what we have moving forward," Boone said. Trevino was hit on the foot by a fastball on Friday against the Oakland Athletics, but he appears to have dodged a bullet and should be considered day-to-day. Expect Kyle Higashioka to get the start behind the plate on Saturday against Oakland. Trevino made the All-Star squad for the first time in his career in 2022 and has been strong for the Yanks with the bat, hitting .271/.309/.429 with 10 home runs, 37 RBI, 37 runs scored and two stolen bases in 92 games.

Friday, August 26

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees pitcher Clay Holmes (back) is on track to return from the injured list on August 29 against the Los Angeles Angels. He reportedly felt good after throwing bullpen sessions earlier in the week. The 29-year-old right-hander has 17 saves, a 2.39 ERA, and 51 strikeouts in 49 innings for the Yankees this year but struggled over his recent five appearances. He posted a 15.75 ERA and a 2.50 WHIP across four innings during that five-game stretch. Holmes is expected to retake the closer role for the Yankees once activated and should continue to be rostered in all league formats.
		New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday. He has been sidelined since June 27 and is on track to return to the lineup sometime in September. The move to the 60-day injured list shouldn't impact his recovery timetable. The 28-year-old was hitting .256/.303/.370 with five home runs, 21 RBI, 35 runs scored and 15 stolen bases in 72 games for the St. Louis Cardinals before being traded to the Yankees. Bader will begin a rehab assignment soon and will provide the Yankees outfield depth once activated. Fantasy managers searching for speed should continue to stash Bader in all league formats.

Thursday, August 25

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (groin) is expected to be placed on the 15-day injured list with a groin injury, according to sources. Right-handed reliever Greg Weissert will be called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Right-hander Clarke Schmidt was called up from the minors earlier this week after he was stretched out to a starter's workload, so he could be an option to replace Cortes in the starting rotation. The 27-year-old southpaw has been excellent for the Yankees in 2022, going 9-4 with a 2.68 ERA (3.41 FIP), 0.96 WHIP, 133 strikeouts and 30 walks in 131 innings over 23 starts. Keep Cortes stashed in all fantasy formats.
		The New York Yankees officially activated outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and placed left-hander Nestor Cortes (groin) on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain in a corresponding move. The Yankees also moved outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) to the 60-day IL and signed right-hander Greg Weissert to a major league contract and selected him from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Stanton went hitless in two minor league rehab games for Double-A Somerset, but he's fully healthy and ready to rejoin New York's lineup, likely as the designated hitter at first. Although the 32-year-old slugger hasn't hit for average in 2022, he remains an elite source of power in a strong Yankees lineup.

Wednesday, August 24

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees outfielder Estevan Florial was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. The move is likely to clear a roster spot for Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles), who is expected to be activated from the injured list prior to Thursday's game at the Athletics. Florial has only had 22 plate appearances with the Yankees this season and slashed a miserable .050/.136/.050. The 24-year-old had been hitting well at Triple-A prior to his call-up, so he is still worth monitoring for fantasy managers in dynasty leagues.
		New York Yankees skipper Aaron Boone said that the plan is to activate outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Stanton should be back in the starting lineup immediately against the Oakland Athletics, but the team could ease him back in the designated hitter spot. The 32-year-old power hitter went 0-for-7 with three strikeouts in a couple minor league rehab games for Double-A Somerset last weekend, but the key takeaway is that he appears to be fully healthy. Stanton hasn't helped in the batting-average department (.228), but he's slugged 24 long balls, driven in 61 and scored 40 runs in 289 at-bats and will be a must-start player down the stretch.

Tuesday, August 23

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) wasn't wearing a walking boot on his right foot on Tuesday. Bader has been out for six weeks while recovering from a season-long bout of plantar fasciitis. He's been on the injured list since July 26 and won't be back until sometime in September. "I definitely think I'll be here the first week or so of September. But I don't want to get ahead of myself and I don't want to get away from what they have (set up for me)," Bader said. Before he was shut down, the 28-year-old was hitting .256/.303/.370 with five home runs, 21 RBI, 35 runs scored and 15 stolen bases in 72 games for the St. Louis Cardinals. The speedster should be an upgrade over Aaron Hicks once he's healthy, and he's a major stolen base asset in fantasy, although it remains to be seen how much he'll run once he's back.
		New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) threw a live batting practice session against outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) on Tuesday. Severino tossed 24 pitches during the session, and his fastball sat between 95 and 97 mph. The 28-year-old suffered a low-grade lat strain in his start on July 13, and he was recently moved to the 60-day injured list. There isn't much time left in the 2022 season for him to make much of a fantasy impact, but barring any setbacks, Severino is expected to rejoin New York's starting rotation in the middle of September. Domingo German has stepped into the rotation with Severino sidelined. In 16 starts this year, Severino has gone 5-3 with a 3.45 ERA (4.03 FIP), 1.07 WHIP, 95 strikeouts and 25 walks in 86 innings.

Monday, August 22

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (illness) is back at third base and is hitting fifth on Monday for the opener of the series against the New York Mets and right-hander Max Scherzer. Donaldson missed the last two games with a stomach issue, but he'll be back in there on Monday night. The 36-year-old is looking for his fifth straight game with a hit, but he's batting just .223/.305/.388 on the season with 12 home runs, 47 RBI, 40 runs scored and two stolen bases in 358 at-bats. In 17 career at-bats against Scherzer, Donaldson is hitting .176 with no home runs or RBI. In DFS formats, it would probably be wise to ignore the veteran third baseman.
		New York Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes (back) threw a bullpen session of around 15 pitches on Sunday and didn't have any issues physically. He will take the day off on Monday and will likely throw another bullpen on Tuesday. Holmes' back issues that landed him on the injured list were never believed to be serious, so there's a chance that he'll return for the start of a series against the Los Angeles Angels that begins on Aug. 29. The 29-year-old right-hander has 17 saves, a 2.39 ERA and 51 strikeouts in 49 innings for the Yankees this year, but he's struggled in his last five outings, allowing seven earned runs in just four innings while blowing three saves. Holmes deserves to be stashed in all fantasy leagues, as he should at least see a share of save opportunities when he returns. Aroldis Chapman and Lou Trivino, among others, could see save chances until Holmes returns to the bullpen.
		New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) said he's still a little sore, but he's played pain-free on a minor league rehab assignment the last couple of days and is hoping to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday in order to play against the Oakland Athletics for the start of a four-game series. The 32-year-old slugger hasn't played for the Yankees since July 26 due to left Achilles tendinitis, but he began his rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Saturday. The Yanks could ease Stanton back into the lineup once he returns, but fantasy managers won't mind as long as his powerful bat is back in there. Estevan Florial, who has just one hit in 20 at-bats in seven games, could be in danger of being sent back to the minors when Stanton returns.

Sunday, August 21

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts while serving as the designated hitter and batting second on Saturday in his first minor league rehab game with Double-A Somerset. Stanton has been on the injured list since July 23, but as long as he doesn't suffer a setback on his rehab assignment, he's expected to rejoin the Yankees lineup at some point next week. The 32-year-old slugger could return for the start of a series against the Oakland Athletics next Thursday. Stanton is hitting just .228 on the season, but he also has 24 home runs, 61 RBI and 40 runs scored in 289 at-bats, making him a must-start in fantasy for his power.
		New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Donaldson will miss his second straight game due to a stomach ailment. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day, and he could even come off the bench on Sunday. DJ LeMahieu is starting at the hot corner and hitting cleanup on Sunday against Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah. LeMahieu is pretty attractive in DFS in the cleanup spot. He's hitting .242 (15-for-62) in the month of August with a homer, one RBI and six runs scored in 15 games played.

Saturday, August 20

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) could return sometime next week, according to Kes Rosenthal of Fox Sports MLB. The hard-hitting 32-year-old is slated to begin his rehab assignment on Saturday with Double-A Somerset and could return to the Yankees as early as next week if all goes well. Stanton has been out since late July with left Achilles tendinitis, and the Yankee lineup has struggled mightily without him. Barring any setbacks, he will provide a massive boost to New York and fantasy managers as September quickly approaches.

Friday, August 19

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) will throw another live bullpen session on Saturday, and the next step after that is for him to go on a minor league rehab assignment. Britton is slowly progressing and has been throwing to live hitters for weeks, but he's getting closer to making his season debut in the Yankees bullpen. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw will be a nice addition for a New York relief corps that just lost closer Clay Holmes (back) to the injured list. Britton has 154 career saves and will be a nice addition when he's ready to return, but it's unlikely that he'll see many save chances to close out the 2022 season.

Wednesday, August 17

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The New York Yankees have officially placed relief pitcher Clay Holmes (back) on the 15-day injured list due to back tightness. The 29-year-old had been falling apart on the mound over the past month. He entered July with a season-long ERA of 0.49, but his struggles since the start of July have led to his ERA increasing to 2.39 on the year. He blew each of his list three save opportunities before landing on the injured list. Aroldis Chapman is likely to step back into the closing role for the team with Holmes out. The veteran has pitched 9.1 straight scoreless innings dating back to late July and needs to be rostered in all leagues once again.
		New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu (toe) will not be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 34-year-old is currently dealing with inflammation of his right big toe. This will be his fourth consecutive game out of the starting lineup. However, according to Yankees reporter Lindsey Adler, LeMahieu will be available off the bench for Wednesday's game. Adler also reported that LeMahieu expects he'll be back in the starting lineup on Thursday.
		New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided an update on star outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) on Wednesday. Boone stated that he's hoping that Stanton will begin a rehab assignment this weekend. If things go smoothly on that front, Stanton could be back in the majors at some point next week. The 32-year-old has been out since July 23 due to soreness in his left Achilles tendon. Over 80 games this year, he's slashed .228/.309/.498 with 24 home runs, 61 RBI and 40 runs.