Yankees to Claim John Schreiber from Royals

The New York Yankees plan to claim right-handed pitcher John Schreiber off waivers from the Kansas City Royals. This move comes as the Royals announced they would place Schreiber on waivers, and the Yankees have available spots on their 40-man roster.

With active rosters expanding from 26 to 28 players, the Yankees can add Schreiber without needing to make additional roster adjustments. The timing is significant as many teams are placing players on waivers to save costs, especially with the playoff eligibility deadline approaching on September 1.

Despite the Royals' recent strong performance, they remain 7.5 games out of playoff contention. In contrast, the Yankees are well-positioned for the postseason, holding a ten-game lead over the next closest team not in playoff position. Schreiber's current season has not been his best, but the Yankees hope to leverage his past performance to improve their bullpen.