On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees played the Los Angeles Angels (at home) in the Bronx for the second game of their series.
After winning the first game (on Monday), the Yankees lost by a score of 7-1.
They have now lost six out of their last seven games.
New York Yankees Announce New Roster Move
GettyManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees speaks to the media before game four of the American League Division Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on October 08, 2025 in New York City.
After the game, the Yankees announced that they had made a roster move.
The Yankees wrote (via X): “Following tonight’s game, the Yankees optioned RHP Yerry de los Santos to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.”
GettyYerry De los Santos #73 of the New York Yankees reacts during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on July 31, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
de los Santos pitched two innings on Tuesday night.
He let up three hits, one earned run and two walks (with one strikeout).
Gary Phillips of NY Daily News Sports wrote: “Yerry De los Santos has been optioned. Once again, the #Yankees’ 40-man roster pen options include Kervin Castro and Angel Chivilli. However, they have 2 open spots, so there’s also someone like Yovanny Cruz. Chivilli, who has a 0.00 ERA over 8.1 IP, last pitched 4/12. Cruz was 4/11. Castro pitched tonight.”
de los Santos’ MLB Career
GettyYerry De Los Santos #57 of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 21, 2023 in Anaheim, California.
de los Santos is in his third MLB season (and first with the Yankees).
He spent the first two years of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The 28-year-old came into the night with a 1-5 record (and 3.78 ERA) in 73 career games.
@NewsBronx wrote: “NEWS: The #Yankees have optioned Yerry De Los Santos to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after he threw 44 pitches over two innings tonight. He had been called up earlier in the day to replace Jake Bird on the roster. A corresponding move will be made before tomorrow’s game.”
Yankees After Latest Loss
GettyYerry De los Santos #73 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on August 12, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
The Yankees dropped to 9-8 in 17 games, which has them tied with the Baltimore Orioles for second-place in the American League East.
They are 4-4 in the eight games they have hosted at home in the Bronx.
Following two more games against the Angels, the Yankees will remain at home to host the Kansas City Royals (on Friday).
Following their home stand, the Yankees will head to Boston for a series with the Red Sox at Fenway Park.
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