Overview

• Effross was recalled on June 12 and left-hander Brent Headrick was optioned back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
• He posted a 9.00 ERA over nine appearances across three minor-league levels this season, including one start.
• Despite a 12.71 ERA in his previous five Triple-A outings, Effross did not allow an earned run in his final two appearances before promotion.
• The 31-year-old right-hander missed camp with a February hamstring strain and previously underwent Tommy John surgery and back surgery.
• The Yankees also released lefty Brandon Leibrandt to Taiwan’s CTBC Brothers as they await Luis Gil’s return from a back injury.