Yankees sign Ryan Yarbrough to major-league deal

The New York Yankees have signed left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough to a major league contract following his release from the Toronto Blue Jays. Yarbrough, 33, opted out of his minor league deal with Toronto after posting a 4.05 ERA in spring training. He is expected to bolster the Yankees' bullpen, which is currently facing injury challenges in their starting rotation, particularly with Gerrit Cole sidelined for the season. Yarbrough brings experience from his time with the Tampa Bay Rays, Dodgers, and Blue Jays, where he had a solid 3.19 ERA over 98.2 innings last season. His signing likely impacts other potential candidates for the bullpen, as he will join Tim Hill as a left-handed option. The Yankees are looking to strengthen their roster with Yarbrough's versatility as both a reliever and a potential starter if needed.