Yankees sign Tyler Matzek to active roster, DFA Yoendrys Gómez; DJ LeMahieu begins rehab assignment

The Yankees made minor adjustments to their bullpen on Tuesday afternoon, announcing that they've signed veteran left-hander Tyler Matzek to the major league roster and designated young right-hander Yoendrys Gómez for assignment.

In addition, the team revealed that veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu is starting his rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset, and reliever Clayton Beeter is leaving his rehab work with Single-A Tampa and picking things up with the Double-A club.

Matzek, who signed a minor-league deal with New York in February, was invited to spring training but appeared in only one game due to an oblique strain. The 36-year-old has logged four relief appearances with Triple-A Scanton/Wilkes-Barre this season, and pitched in just 11 big league games since undergoing Tommy John surgery in October 2022.

Gomez, who was out of minor-league options, produced a respectable 2.70 ERA across six games (10 innings) this season. The 25-year-old allowed one run in three innings of work on Monday in the Yankees' loss to the Guardians.

As for LeMahieu, who opened the season on the injured list with a strained left calf, he's batting second and playing second for Double-A Somerset on Tuesday night. While his role at the major league level remains undefined, the 36-year-old could potentially be activated before the calendar flips to May.

Beeter began his rehab assignment in Tampa on Sunday, striking out four across 1.1 innings (20 pitches). He's been on the shelf with right shoulder impingement syndrome since late March.