Yankees Elevate Hanner to MLB Roster After Castro's Injury
The New York Yankees announced Tuesday that they have promoted right‑handed reliever Bradley Hanner from Triple‑A Scranton/Wilkes‑Barre to the major league roster, filling the spot left by Kervin Castro, who was placed on the 15‑day injured list with right elbow neuritis.
Hanner, 27, arrives after a dominant stretch in the minors this season, posting a 2.10 earned run average and striking out 61 batters over 51 1/3 innings across 40 appearances for the RailRiders. His recent performance has sparked optimism that the veteran reliever can provide depth to a bullpen that has seen several arms shuffled in recent weeks.
A Look at Hanner's Minor League Journey
Drafted in the 21st round in 2019, Hanner spent seven seasons in the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians systems, amassing 25 saves and 403 strikeouts in 348 innings. His steady progression earned him a reputation as a reliable middle‑relief option, leading to his current promotion.
The move coincides with a flurry of activity at the trade deadline, where the Yankees acquired Luis García Jr. and Heliot Ramos while also moving relievers Camilo Doval, Yovanny Cruz and Jake Bird to create roster space. Manager Aaron Boone indicated that Hanner is in the mix for a late‑inning role.
If the right‑hander can translate his Triple‑A success to the majors, he could become a valuable piece in the Yankees' bullpen as the team looks to solidify its late‑game strategy heading into the stretch run of the season.