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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 08: New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media prior to the start of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on April 08, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Monday, the New York Yankees<\/a> had the day off following a series where they won two out of three games over the Atlanta Braves<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Yankees will now open up a series with the Seattle Mariners<\/a> on Tuesday night in the Bronx.<\/p>\n

UPDATE: The Yankees won 4-1.<\/p>\n

Starting the Series with a Dub.
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Yankees Demote 27-Year-Old Pitcher\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyDom Hamel #61 of the New York Yankees poses for a photo during New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 17, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.<\/p>\n

Ahead of their series with the Mariners, the Yankees announced a handful of roster moves at the Minor League level.<\/p>\n

One of those decisions was to send Dom Hamel<\/a> to Double-A.<\/p>\n

Somerset Patriots wrote (on Tuesday):<\/a> \u201cThe @Yankees have announced the following roster moves: \ud83d\udd39Xavier Rivas \u2013 Transferred Somerset to Scranton \ud83d\udd39Hayden Merda \u2013 Transferred Somerset to Scranton \ud83d\udd39Core Jackson \u2013 Transferred Hudson Valley to Somerset \ud83d\udd39Dom Hamel \u2013 Transferred Scranton to Somerset\u201d<\/p>\n

The @Yankees<\/a> have announced the following roster moves:
\n\ud83d\udd39Xavier Rivas \u2013 Transferred Somerset to Scranton
\n\ud83d\udd39Hayden Merda \u2013 Transferred Somerset to Scranton
\n\ud83d\udd39Core Jackson \u2013 Transferred Hudson Valley to Somerset
\n\ud83d\udd39Dom Hamel \u2013 Transferred Scranton to Somerset <\/p>\n

Hamel has gone 3-9 with a 6.90 ERA in 21 games<\/a> this season.<\/p>\n

Looking At Hamel\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyDom Hamel #53 of the New York Mets<\/a> looks on during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres<\/a> at Citi Field on September 17, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City.<\/p>\n

Hamel was picked in the 3rd round of the 2021 MLB<\/a> Draft.<\/p>\n

He appeared in one MLB game during the 2025 season (with the New York Mets).<\/p>\n

The Yankees claimed him off waivers (via the Texas Rangers) over the offseason.<\/p>\n

They wrote (via X) on January 27:<\/a> \u201cEarlier today, the Yankees made the following roster moves: \u2022 Claimed RHP Dom Hamel off waivers from the Texas Rangers<\/a>. \u2022 Designated LHP Jayvien Sandridge and INF\/OF Marco Luciano for assignment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Earlier today, the Yankees made the following roster moves:
\n\u2022 Claimed RHP Dom Hamel off waivers from the Texas Rangers.
\n\u2022 Designated LHP Jayvien Sandridge and INF\/OF Marco Luciano for assignment.<\/p>\n

Social Media Reacts To Roster Shakeup<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people were saying about Tuesday\u2019s roster moves:<\/p>\n

Greg Johnson:<\/a> \u201cXavier Rivas<\/a>, the Yankees\u2019 No. 21 prospect (per MLB Pipeline), with the well-deserved bump to Scranton. He\u2019s been on a tear in the Eastern League since the end of June. Has 114 strikeouts in 81.1 innings overall.\u201d<\/p>\n

@NYY_Prospects:<\/a> \u201cMerda, the team\u2019s 2022 17th round pick, has emerged as a top relief prospect with a breakout season. His velocity has spiked since recovering from a 2024 TJS and now we\u2019ll see it on Statcast. In 32 games, he pitched to a 3.67 ERA with 67 strikeouts to 21 walks in 41.2 innings.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joe Vasile:<\/a> \u201cCore has been a monster at the plate and played stellar defense at shortstop all year. Promoted up to Somerset with the first 30 steal season for the Renegades since Spencer Jones<\/a> and Ben Cowles<\/a> in 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n

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