Yankees Sign Justin Topa to Major League Contract
Topa posted a 1.75 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 25 2/3 Triple-A innings before New York added him to bolster its bullpen depth.
- On Monday, the New York Yankees promoted right-handed reliever Justin Topa to the major league roster ahead of their three-game series against the Houston Astros, which begins Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.
- To accommodate Topa, the Yankees optioned 27-year-old pitcher Brendan Beck to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Beck made two appearances this season, posting a 9.45 ERA.
- Since signing the seven-year veteran on August 14, Topa has recorded a 1.75 ERA with 15 strikeouts over 25 innings at the Triple-A level this year.
- New York enters the series with a 74-56 record, trailing the Tampa Bay Rays by 3.0 games for both the American League East lead and the best record in the American League.
- An additional roster move will be required to officially add Topa to the 40-man roster, while the Yankees prepare for a four-game series against the Boston Red Sox following the Astros matchup.
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The Yankees on Tuesday signed right-handed reliever Justin Topa to a Major League contract and assigned him to the active roster. Giancarlo Stanton was transferred to the 60-day injured list to clear a 40-man roster spot.
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The Yankees are planning to call up veteran reliever Justin Topa, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. He’s not on the 40-man roster and will thus need to have his contract formally selected. They’ll need to open a 40-man spot, but that can be accomplished easily by finally transferring Giancarlo Stanton to the 60-day injured list. Stanton has been out since April due to a calf strain and recently suffered a new injury while on a rehab ass…
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