Left-hander Matt Gage claimed by New York Yankees off waivers from Houston Astros

NEW YORK (AP) – Left-hander Matt Gage was claimed by the New York Yankees off waivers from the Houston Astros on Monday.

The 30-year-old had a 2.70 ERA in five big league relief appearances and went 1-1 with a 4.58 ERA in 34 games at Triple-A Sugar Land last season. He is 0-1 with a 1.83 ERA in 16 big league relief appearances over two seasons that included time with Toronto in 2022.

Gage was designated for assignment on Jan. 22 when Houston needed a roster spot to finalize its $95 million, five-year contract with All-Star closer Josh Hader.

New York designated infielder/outfielder Diego Castillo for assignment. Castillo was claimed off waivers on Jan. 19 from the Mets, who claimed Castillo from Arizona on Jan. 5.

Yankees claim lefty Matt Gage off waivers from Astros

NEW YORK — Left-hander Matt Gage was claimed by the New York Yankees off waivers from the Houston Astros on Monday.

The 30-year-old had a 2.70 ERA in five big league relief appearances and went 1-1 with a 4.58 ERA in 34 games at Triple-A Sugar Land last season. He is 0-1 with a 1.83 ERA in 16 big league relief appearances over two seasons that included time with Toronto in 2022.

Gage was designated for assignment on Jan. 22 when Houston needed a roster spot to finalize its $95 million, five-year contract with All-Star closer Josh Hader.

New York designated infielder/outfielder Diego Castillo for assignment. Castillo was claimed off waivers Jan. 19 from the Mets, who had claimed him from Arizona on Jan. 5.