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Yankees place catcher Abrahan Gutierrez on inactive list before Blue Jays game

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Yankees place catcher Abrahan Gutierrez on inactive list before Blue Jays game

Summary

The New York Yankees announced on August 22 that catcher Abrahan Gutierrez was placed on the temporarily inactive list ahead of their game against the Toronto Blue Jays. This roster move occurs just days after Gutierrez returned from a brief assignment, leaving the team's catching depth in a precarious position with the minor league season approaching its final stretch. The inactive list designation indicates he needs time away from the team for personal reasons unrelated to injury. As a result, Gutierrez's absence opens a roster spot for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

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Status Watch

•Gutierrez was recently active after returning from the Development List.
•The Yankees are in the midst of a three-game series against the Blue Jays.
•The inactive list is for personal matters and not an injury.
•Gutierrez has yet to make his major league debut after years in the minors.
•Cam Schlittler is scheduled to pitch against the Blue Jays.

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1:42 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees Announce Roster Move With 26-Year-Old Catcher Before Blue Jays Game

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