Yankees claim OF Bryan De La Cruz off waivers

Field Level Media|published: Thu 1st May, 15:12 2025

MLB: Spring Training-Toronto Blue Jays at Atlanta Braves

Mar 1, 2025; North Port, Florida, USA; Atlanta Braves outfield Bryan De La Cruz (14) singles during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at CoolToday Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

The New York Yankees claimed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.

The Yankees optioned De La Cruz, 28, to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

De La Cruz batted .191 in 16 games this season for Atlanta. He is a career .251 hitter with 58 homers and 208 RBIs in 491 games with the Miami Marlins (2021-24), Pittsburgh Pirates (2024) and Braves.

New York transferred DH/OF Giancarlo Stanton to the 60-day injured list to make room on the 40-man roster.

Stanton, 35, has been sidelined all season by pain in both elbows. Last week, the five-time All-Star took batting practice with teammates for the first time this season.

--Field Level Media