New York Yankees claim relief pitcher John Schreiber off waivers from Royals
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 7:46 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The New York Yankees added right-handed reliever John Schreiber to their roster after claiming him off waivers from the Kansas City Royals. This transaction occurs just before the September 1 deadline for post-season roster eligibility. Schreiber, 32, holds a 3.65 ERA through 55 relief appearances this season, recording 36 strikeouts in 49.1 innings. While the Royals receive no compensation for the move, the franchise will save $600,000 in remaining salary obligations. Schreiber previously spent three seasons with the organization, tallying a 3.71 ERA over 188 relief appearances. The Royals have not yet announced a corresponding roster move to fill the vacancy left by his departure.
- •The New York Yankees claimed John Schreiber off waivers from the Kansas City Royals.
- •Schreiber has recorded a 3.65 ERA and 36 strikeouts over 55 appearances this season.
- •The move provides the Royals with $600,000 in salary savings.
- •Players must be on an organization's roster by September 1 to qualify for the post-season.
- 7:46 PMESPN MLB — Source: Yanks boost bullpen, claim KC's Schreiber
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees claim reliever John Schreiber off waivers from Royals
- 6:01 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Yankees To Claim John Schreiber - MLB Trade Rumors
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees claim John Schreiber off waivers
"The New York Yankees claimed reliever John Schreiber from the Kansas City Royals on Monday, the last day teams can add players to their 40-man roster for postseason eligibility.
"It's waiver claim season and the Yankees add to their bullpen.
"Yankees look to bolster the ‘pen down the stretch.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBAug 31, 2026, 7:46 PMSource: Yanks boost bullpen, claim KC's Schreiber
The New York Yankees claimed reliever John Schreiber from the Kansas City Royals on Monday, the last day teams can add players to their 40-man roster for postseason eligibility.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 6:55 PMYankees claim reliever John Schreiber off waivers from Royals
Yankees look to bolster the ‘pen down the stretch.
- MLB Trade RumorsAug 31, 2026, 6:01 PMYankees To Claim John Schreiber - MLB Trade Rumors
It's waiver claim season and the Yankees add to their bullpen.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 5:45 PMYankees claim John Schreiber off waivers
The right-hander ends his time with the Royals.
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