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Yankees Add Schreiber to Bullpen
John Schreiber's reliable relief work helps Yankees bullpen after trade deadline.
In brief
John Schreiber's reliable relief work helps Yankees bullpen after trade deadline. John Schreiber's 3.20 ERA in 56.1 innings for the Yankees improves bullpen depth after trade deadline. Originally reported by New York Yankees On SI.
Yankees Add Schreiber
The New York Yankees added Luis Garcia Jr. and Heliot Ramos ahead of the trade deadline but the bullpen remained a concern for Brian Cashman.
Schreiber's 3.20 ERA
Schreiber has a 3.20 ERA in 56.1 innings this season with zeroes in the run column for every outing Aaron Boone has turned to him.
Schreiber's Streak
Schreiber was sitting on a 3.65 ERA with a seven-inning scoreless streak in pinstripes after Kansas City Royals cut him loose.
Schreiber's Length
In three of six appearances, Schreiber has pitched 1.1 innings to give length when needed for Paul Blackburn and Brent Headrick.
Schreiber's Game
Schreiber shut down Minnesota's rally in the bottom of the eighth with four outs after Tim Hill gave up a home run to Josh Bell.
Schreiber's Double Play
Schreiber induced a double play in the ninth after walking Luke Keaschell but avoided David Bednar needing to come in.
Schreiber's Value
Schreiber's 3.20 ERA is slightly lower than his career 3.57 across Detroit, Boston, and Kansas City.
Yankees' Need
The Yankees needed veteran arms for higher-leverage spots so Boone isn't forced to go to Hendrick and Blackburn.
Here's the gist
John Schreiber's 3.20 ERA in 56.1 innings for the Yankees improves bullpen depth after trade deadline.
