The Yankees bolster their beleaguered bullpen by claiming right-handed reliever Rico Garcia from the Mets. Garcia, 31, showcased his potential with a rapid fastball and a scoreless stint of 4.2 innings in his two appearances for New York. His prior performance in Triple-A with Syracuse included a 4.45 ERA and 37 strikeouts over 30.1 innings. With the Yankees facing multiple pitching injuries, the addition of Garcia is timely as they strive to stabilize their pitching depth.

Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the bullpen challenges following a recent game loss, while General Manager Brian Cashman indicated intentions to acquire further relief help ahead of the trade deadline. Garcia’s immediate challenge lies in securing a place on the Yankees’ 26-man roster due to his lack of minor-league options.