Prior to tonight’s game against the Phillies, the Yankees made a series of roster moves, bringing a familiar face back into the fold while sending another one packing. Lefty setup man Zack Britton was expected to be a pivotal member of the 2021 bullpen, just as he had the past few years. His spring training was derailed by surgery to remove bone chips from his pitching elbow, though, forcing him to miss the start of the season.
Britton has been rehabbing with various Yankees affiliates since the end of May and after a scoreless outing in Triple-A Scranton on Thursday, he was deemed ready to return.