The New York Yankees made a pair of roster moves prior to Thursday’s series finale against Toronto in the Bronx.
Yankees activate Alex Rodriguez, call up Richard Bleier. Rob Refsnyder and Chasen Shreve not listed on lineup card.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) May 26, 2016
With the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays set to face off at 4:05 pm ET at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees made two roster moves evident through their released lineup card.
New York, as anticipated, activated slugger Alex Rodriguez from the 15-day disabled list. In correspondence, they sent Rob Refsnyder back to AAA Scranton. Refsnyder was 1-3 with 2 RBI in a brief stint in the bigs, but it certainly will not be his last.
In addition, the Yankees summoned left-hander Richard Bleier from the minors to add depth to a bullpen that is currently weak in the middle innings. The 29-year-old was 2-2 with a 2.57 ERA in six games (five starts) with Scranton before being called up. Chasen Shreve was not listed on the lineup card when it was released, and it was later confirmed that he will be placed on the disabled list for an undefined issue with his shoulder.
Shreve struggled mightily in a big role, pitching to a 5.21 ERA and surrendering seven home runs in 19 innings pitched.
Yankess will be making a pitching move. LHP Richard “No Relation to Rocky” Bleier called up from Scranton.
— Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) May 26, 2016
Richard Bleier has a 2.57 ERA in 35 innings for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season. He has started five games.
— Jared Diamond (@jareddiamond) May 26, 2016
Rob Refsnyder and Chasen Shreve are no longer on the Yankees’ active roster.
Chasen Shreve has been put on the disabled list with a shoulder problem. He is currently going for more tests.
— Jared Diamond (@jareddiamond) May 26, 2016
