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NEW YORK -- Outfielder Bubba Thompson was claimed by the New York Yankees off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.
The 25-year-old hit .170 (9 for 53) with no homers, four RBI and four stolen bases in 37 games with Texas last year. He batted .258 with six homers, 34 RBI and 27 steals in 65 games with Triple-A Round Rock and Omaha.
Thompson was claimed off waivers by Kansas City from the Rangers on Aug. 13, two days after he was designated for assignment, then claimed off waivers by the Reds on Oct.