# New York Yankees bullpen depth acquisitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-yankees-bullpen-depth-acquisitions
> Updated: 2026-08-22T11:20:11.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The New York Yankees have signed right-handed reliever Eli Morgan to a minor league contract to increase bullpen depth. Morgan, who was recently designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals, previously recorded a 1.93 ERA with the Cleveland Guardians in 2024 before facing performance fluctuations following an elbow injury in 2025.

The signing occurs as the Yankees' pitching staff manages injuries, including Max Fried, and the return of Carlos Rodon to the rotation, as the team navigates a tight divisional race.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: New York Yankees sign reliever Eli Morgan to minor league deal

The New York Yankees have signed reliever Eli Morgan to a minor league deal to provide bullpen depth during their postseason push.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-yankees-sign-reliever-eli-morgan-to-minor-league-deal

### 2026-08-13: Mariners and Yankees sign relief pitchers to minor league deals

The Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees have signed relievers Scott Effross and Justin Topa to minor league contracts to provide bullpen depth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mariners-and-yankees-sign-relief-pitchers-to-minor-league-deals

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