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Yankees option reliever Bradley Hanner to Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes-Barre

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:15 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Yankees option reliever Bradley Hanner to Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes-Barre

Summary

The New York Yankees have optioned right-handed reliever Bradley Hanner back to Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes-Barre to activate Elmer Rodriguez as the starting pitcher for tonight’s game. Hanner, 29, made his Major League debut on August 14 but struggled in his brief time with the team, allowing three runs in four innings across three appearances. He previously had a strong performance at Triple-A this season, posting a 2.10 ERA in 40 games. Hanner will look to improve in the minors as the Yankees seek bullpen reinforcements amid ongoing injury challenges.

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Status Watch

•Hanner struggled, allowing three runs and two home runs in the MLB.
•He had a 2.10 ERA with 61 strikeouts in 40 Triple-A games this season.
•The Yankees activated Elmer Rodriguez for tonight's game.
•Yankees' bullpen is dealing with injuries, affecting their depth.
•Michael Fulmer has been added to the bullpen amid injury challenges.

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12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Option Reliever Bradley Hanner To Triple A

What they're saying

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As a corresponding move to the Yankees activating Elmer Rodriguez ahead of tonight’s game, in which he will be the starting pitcher, the Yankees have optioned right-handed relief pitcher Bradley Hanner back to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post.Hanner is 29 years old, listed at 6’4 210 lbs. The journeyman […] The post Yankees’ Option Reliever Bradley Hanner To Triple A appeared first on HEAVY.
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