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Yankees Closing In on One-Year Reunion With Lefty Ryan Yarbrough

The move positions New York to cover early-season rotation injuries with a low-cost swingman.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 16: Ryan Yarbrough #33 of the New York Yankees reacts after giving up a home run against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning of the game at Target Field on September 16, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the Yankees are nearing a one-year major-league deal with Ryan Yarbrough, first reported by FanSided’s Robert Murray and confirmed by the New York Daily News as pending a physical.
  • Yahoo Sports says Ken Rosenthal has confirmed the agreement is close, reinforcing that Yarbrough is set to return for 2026.
  • The 33-year-old worked as a swingman in 2025, logging 64 innings with a 4.36 ERA across 19 appearances, including eight starts and 11 relief outings.
  • Empire Sports Media characterizes this as the Yankees’ first MLB contract of the 2025–26 offseason, providing immediate rotation and long-relief depth.
  • Team context points to early-season pitching shortages, with Brian Cashman noting depth concerns as Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón, and Clarke Schmidt are expected to open 2026 on the injured list.