New York Yankees designate Justin Topa for assignment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The New York Yankees have designated pitcher Justin Topa for assignment just one week after his promotion to the major league roster. During his brief tenure with the club, Topa appeared in two games, pitching three innings of relief. He saw action against the Houston Astros and the Boston Red Sox, during which he struck out three batters and surrendered no earned runs. The organization now has a seven-day window to trade, release, or waive the right-hander, or send him to a minor league affiliate. This stint with New York marked Topa's fourth stop in his seven-year MLB career, having previously played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, and Minnesota Twins.
- •Justin Topa was designated for assignment by the New York Yankees on August 31
- •Topa recorded three strikeouts over three innings of work with the team
- •The Yankees have seven days to trade, waive, release, or assign him to the minors
- •Topa has previously played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, and Minnesota Twins
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Topa designated for assignment by New York Yankees
"CHENANGO VALLEY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Chenango Valley alum Justin Topa has been designated for assignment following being promoted to the New York Yankees roster last week. Topa would play in two games in the pinstripes, starting his time with the team against the Houston Astros, and then playing in the weekend series against the Boston […]
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