Rosario, who has played only right field for the Yankees so far after splitting time between second and third base with the Washington Nationals this season, should be a factor against left-handed pitchers this week. The Yankees will face Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet during their four-game series this week, likely on Saturday.

Oswald Peraza may be on a new team this month after the Yankees traded him away at the deadline, but his playing time hasn’t increased with the Angels. In two-plus weeks with Los Angeles, as of Monday afternoon, Peraza has appeared in only eight games. He’s made just two starts and played in only one complete game.

With veteran Amed Rosario expected to return from the injured list on Tuesday in Tampa, the Yankees needed to make room on their active roster. That’s why backup catcher J.C. Escarra was optioned down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday afternoon.

After a short return to the Yankees, Escarra is back in Triple-A, with Rosario expected as the corresponding move.

Preview the Aug. 19 matchup between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The New York Yankees saw first baseman Paul Goldschmidt return from a brief injury absence to dominate the St. Louis Cardinals.

Sometimes, when a player is struggling, he’s sent to Triple A in hopes that facing weaker opponents will help him figure things out. The New York Yankees received a similar kind of reprieve over the last week.

The former New York pitcher re-signed a minor league contract with a team that designated him for assignment last week.

It had been two decades since Chris Berman and Stuart Scott made the big announcement during the 11 p.m. Sunday night edition of SportsCenter. Broadcasting from Fenway Park following a 5-3 Yankees win over the Red Sox on July 17,

Peraza primarily served as a defensive replacement for the Yankees, with occasional starting opportunities. From May 20-30, he started all but one game, but went just 3 for 25 with eight strikeouts. The same could be said for July 3-13, when he went just 3 for 27 with nine strikeouts.

The New York Yankees' offseason will feature some key decisions on impending free agents. Cody Bellinger could be the most important player to watch.