Yankees call up Bradley Hanner to bolster bullpen amid season struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The New York Yankees have promoted 27-year-old right-hander Bradley Hanner from Triple-A to strengthen their bullpen. Hanner, who has spent seven years in the minors, posted a 2.10 ERA with 61 strikeouts in 51.1 innings this season. Comments from Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez suggest the team's bullpen may be overtaxed due to ongoing offensive challenges, particularly in the absence of Aaron Judge. The Yankees did not make significant moves to enhance their relief corps at the trade deadline but are still looking for improvements as the season progresses.
- •Bradley Hanner is promoted to Yankees bullpen from Triple-A.
- •Hanner has a 2.10 ERA and 61 strikeouts in 51.1 innings.
- •Yankees bullpen led by Paul Blackburn, Brent Headrick, Fernando Cruz, and David Bednar.
- •Alex Rodriguez expressed concerns over bullpen workload without Aaron Judge.
- •Yankees may adjust pitching roles as players return from injury.
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees add to bullpen after deadline
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