Summary
The New York Yankees claimed pitcher Kaleb Ort from the Houston Astros but then designated him for assignment just two weeks later. This move came after the Yankees claimed Michael Siani off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Key Facts
- The Yankees claimed Kaleb Ort from the Astros on January 9.
- Ort made his MLB debut in 2021 with the Boston Red Sox.
- The Yankees designated Ort for assignment after claiming Michael Siani.
- Ort is 34 years old and has no remaining minor league options.
- Over five MLB seasons, Ort has a 5.00 ERA and 126 strikeouts in 122 1/3 innings.
- Last year, Ort had a 4.89 ERA in 49 games.
- In 2024, he recorded a 2.55 ERA over 22 games.
- If not claimed in waivers, Ort could be outrighted or released by the Yankees.
