Yankees consider signing Zack Littell after Diamondbacks release
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The New York Yankees have shown interest in signing Zack Littell, a former Rays pitcher recently released by the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Yankees' bullpen is strained following the injury to Fernando Cruz, who may require Tommy John Surgery. Littell, 30, has struggled recently, allowing 10 earned runs in 12 innings with the Diamondbacks. New York has added other options to their bullpen but now seeks a veteran reliever to help until injured pitchers Ryan Weathers and Clarke Schmidt return from the injured list.
- •Yankees check in on Zack Littell after his release.
- •Fernando Cruz may be shut down due to UCL injury.
- •Littell allowed 10 earned runs in limited appearances with Diamondbacks.
- •Yankees added Justin Topa and Michael Fulmer to the bullpen.
- •Ryan Weathers and Clarke Schmidt are on the injured list.
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees have 'checked in' on ex-Rays pitcher who was recently released by Diamondbacks
"The Yankees could use another bullpen arm.
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