Yanks option Refsnyder, call up Tyler Webb

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The Yankees have optioned Rob Refsnyder to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and selected the contract of left-handed relief pitcher Tyler Webb to take his place. Webb was not previously on the 40-man roster, but the Yankees never made a corresponding move after Tommy Layne was DFA'd, so they had been carrying 39 players. Refsnyder has a poor slash line of .172/.226/.276 on the season in 29 at-bats, with no homers or RBIs. Webb, meanwhile, has a 3.24 ERA in 21 relief appearances with Scranton, and has struck out 47 batters in just 33.1 innings.
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The Yankees are in need of more bullpen help due to its recent struggles, with the biggest culprit being Tyler Clippard, and to a lesser extent, Jonathon Holder. Adding Webb to the mix will give the club another option, along with a third left hander in the bullpen to go with Chasen Shreve and Aroldis Chapman. With Clippard most likely getting a game or two off to clear his head, along with Chad Green, Dellin Betances, and Aroldis Chapman pitching last night, Webb might make his debut tonight. If not, expect to see him in his first big league game soon.

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