Yankees Claim Outfielder Bubba Thompson off Waivers

Former first-round draft pick brings speed and flexibility to New York's roster.

Outfielder Bubba Thompson has been claimed by the New York Yankees off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.
Thompson, a former first-round draft pick, has hit .242 with a .591 OPS and 22 steals across 92 big league games with the Rangers.
He has two minor league options remaining, which gives the Yankees some flexibility in carrying him on the 40-man roster.
Thompson is known for his speed and has hit .268 with a .765 OPS and 489 strikeouts in 1,861 plate appearances in the minor leagues.
The addition of Thompson puts the Yankees at 39 players on their 40-man roster.