SCOTT EFFROSS NEWS

Non-tendered by Yanks The Yankees did not tender Effross a contract for 2026 on Friday, making him a free agent.

Impact Effross was filling a high-leverage role for the Cubs when he was acquired by the Yankees in 2022, but he was unable to stay healthy the next two seasons and spent most of 2025 at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The right-hander gave up 10 earned run over 11 big-league appearances last year and also struggled to a 6.67 ERA over 29.2 innings at Triple-A.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contracts

Texas outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they weren’t offered 2026 contracts

NOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press

2025 MLB Non-Tender Free Agents

2025 MLB Non-Tender Free Agents

NOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Loses roster spot The Yankees optioned Effross to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

Impact Effross was optioned after struggling in Friday's loss to Philadelphia, giving up four runs on four hits with one walk and no strikeouts over one inning. The outing continued a rough start to the second half for the right-hander, who has surrendered eight runs across 4.2 frames since the All-Star break. New York figures to bring up a fresh arm to replace Effross in the bullpen, but that move has not yet been made.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Bichette homers and Yankees make 4 errors in 8-4 loss to Blue Jays

Bo Bichette hit a two-run homer, Chris Bassitt struck out eight in a season-high 7 1/3 innings and the Toronto Blue Jays took advantage of four New York errors to beat the sloppy Y...

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Promoted Friday The Yankees recalled Effross from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

Impact The right-hander has spent the past couple weeks with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre but will rejoin the Yankees ahead of Friday's series opener versus the Mets. Effross delivered a scoreless frame in his lone appearance of the season for the Yankees on June 17.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees Starter Clarke Schmidt Placed on IL, Headed For Forearm Scan

New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was placed on the 15-day injured list because of a right forearm soreness, one day after a start at...

JULY 4 • FOX SPORTS

Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt goes on injured list and gets scan of sore forearm

New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was placed on the 15-day injured list because of right forearm soreness, one day after his start in Toronto was cut short following three in...

JULY 4 • Associated Press

Optioned to SWB The Yankees optioned Effross to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

Impact Effross pitched a scoreless inning Tuesday in his lone appearance with the Yankees after being recalled from Triple-A last week. He owns a 9.90 ERA in 10 minor-league innings this season, however, so there's still plenty of work to be done before he begins drawing consideration for a permanent spot in New York's bullpen.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees recall right-handed reliever Scott Effross from Triple-A

The New York Yankees have recalled right-handed relief pitcher Scott Effross from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

On way back to big leagues The Yankees are expected to recall Effross from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre prior to Thursday's game in Kansas City, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact It will be the corresponding move for Brent Headrick, whose demotion to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre was already announced. Effross holds a 12.71 ERA at SWB in 2025 but has turned in consecutive scoreless appearances.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Activated, sent to Triple-A The Yankees reinstated Effross (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Impact The right-hander opened the campaign on the injured list due to a hamstring strain he suffered at the start of spring training, and he won't immediately join the big-league club upon being activated. Effross hasn't seen significant action in the majors since 2022, when he had a 2.54 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 62:15 K:BB in 60 regular-season appearances between the Cubs and Yankees.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees and Mets play, winner secures 3-game series

The New York Yankees and New York Mets meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Yankees host the Mets on 3-game home win streak

The New York Yankees host the New York Mets trying to continue a three-game home winning streak

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Mets visit the Yankees to start 3-game series

The New York Yankees open a three-game series at home against the New York Mets on Friday

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Mariners and Yankees meet in series rubber match

Both the Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Mariners head into matchup with the Yankees on losing streak

The Seattle Mariners will try to end a four-game slide when they play the New York Yankees

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Yankees play the Mariners after Judge's 4-hit game

The New York Yankees play the Seattle Mariners after Aaron Judge had four hits on Sunday in a 12-2 win over the Athletics

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Langeliers leads Athletics against the Yankees following 4-hit performance

The Athletics take on the New York Yankees after Shea Langeliers had four hits against the Yankees on Saturday

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Shifting rehab to Double-A Effross (hamstring) will continue his rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset, per the team's official account.

Impact Effross made one rehab appearance for the Yankees' Florida Complex League affiliate Tuesday, when he allowed one hit and struck out one batter in a scoreless inning without issuing a walk. He's in the final stages of his recovery from a Grade 2 left hamstring strain that he suffered in late February.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees take on the Athletics after Dominguez's 3-home run game

The New York Yankees take on the Athletics after Jasson Domínguez hit three home runs on Friday in a 10-2 win over the Athletics

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Athletics play the Yankees after Wilson's 4-hit game

The Athletics play the New York Yankees after Jacob Wilson's four-hit game on Wednesday

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Yankees and Padres play in series rubber match

Both the New York Yankees and the San Diego Padres are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Beginning rehab assignment Effross (hamstring) has been sent to the Yankees' Florida Complex League affiliate to begin a rehab assignment.

Impact Effross has been out since late February with a Grade 2 hamstring strain but is finally ready to test things out in a game setting. The reliever should be ready to rejoin the Yankees' bullpen later this month, barring any setbacks.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Padres visit the Yankees on 4-game road win streak

The San Diego Padres visit the New York Yankees trying to extend a four-game road winning streak

MAY 6 • Associated Press