Yankees Recall Pitcher Bradley Hanner for MLB Debut

What Happened

The New York Yankees have recalled relief pitcher Bradley Hanner from their Triple-A affiliate, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. This promotion marks Hanner's first major league call-up and comes as the team placed pitcher Kervin Castro on the 15-day injured list. Castro's placement on the injured list is retroactive to August 10 and is due to right elbow neuritis.

Key Facts

• Pitcher Bradley Hanner was recalled by the Yankees from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
• Hanner is 27 years old and has spent the current year with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
• The Yankees selected Hanner's contract after the All-Star Break and optioned him back to Triple-A.
• This move followed Hanner triggering an opt-out clause in his minor league contract.
• Hanner has a 2.10 ERA over 51 1/3 innings in Triple-A this season, with a 29% strikeout rate.
• His professional career includes being drafted by the Twins in 2019, time with the Guardians organization, and prior stints in Triple-A.
• Kervin Castro was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday, retroactive to Monday, with right elbow neuritis.
• Castro had made three appearances since being recalled on August 3.

Background

Hanner's performance in Triple-A made him a valuable option for the Yankees' bullpen depth, which is limited in terms of players on the 40-man roster who can be optioned. He has previously played in the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians organizations. Hanner's contract allows the Yankees to send him back to the minor leagues within his three available option years.