Yankees Recalled Pitchers Ahead of Doubleheader
The New York Yankees added Brendan Beck and Yerry de los Santos to the major league roster on Thursday.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Baseball
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The New York Yankees have recalled pitchers Brendan Beck and Yerry de los Santos from their Triple-A affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The roster moves occur as the club prepares for a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday.
Why it matters
The organization restructured its pitching staff to prepare for a busy schedule following the decision to pull forward Saturday's contest to avoid an approaching storm. These changes ensure the team has the necessary depth to manage back-to-back games.
Brendan Beck holds an 8.22 ERA across three major league appearances, while reliever Yerry de los Santos maintains a 1.35 ERA in 15 outings. In comparison, Bradley Hanner recorded an 8.59 ERA in five games, and Luis Gil finished with a 4.61 ERA in nine appearances.
The players
Brendan Beck
He is a 27-year-old pitcher who made his major league debut on May 7.
Yerry de los Santos
He is a 28-year-old relief pitcher who has recorded a 1.35 ERA in 15 appearances this season.
Bradley Hanner
He is a 27-year-old pitcher who debuted in the major leagues on August 14.
Luis Gil
He is a 28-year-old pitcher who recorded a 4.61 ERA across nine major league appearances.
The details
Brendan Beck, 27, and Yerry de los Santos, 28, joined the big league club after playing for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre squad. Simultaneously, 27-year-old Bradley Hanner and 28-year-old Luis Gil were optioned to the Florida Complex League.
Timeline
May 7, 2026: Brendan Beck made his major league debut.
August 14, 2026: Bradley Hanner made his major league debut.
September 25, 2026: The Yankees recalled Beck and de los Santos to the roster.
September 26, 2026: The Yankees play a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles.
Season Trajectory
These roster adjustments reflect the ongoing pressure to maintain pitching depth as the regular season reaches its final stages. The changes follow the protocols of the MLB Triple-A to Major League roster progression system, ensuring the team remains competitive during condensed schedule blocks.
Brendan Beck is slated to start Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader, providing a fresh arm for the team's opening effort. The movement of Hanner and Gil to the Florida Complex League officially removes them from the active major league rotation for this series.
The takeaway
Effective roster management is critical for teams navigating schedule volatility caused by weather-related postponements. Utilizing minor league affiliates to cycle pitching talent helps clubs maintain competitive depth through high-intensity stretches.
Further reading
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