The New York Yankees made another roster shake-up Thursday , officially releasing right-handed pitcher JT Brubaker ahead of their weekend clash with the Houston Astros . The move comes just days after Brubaker was designated for assignment and signals the club’s ongoing effort to tighten its bullpen amid a rocky start to August.

Brubaker, 31, was let go after pitching 16 innings in 12 relief appearances this season, posting a 3.38 ERA and 1.19 WHIP—his best statistical stretch in the majors since debuting with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2020. Despite the solid numbers in limited action, his underlying metrics told a more concerning story. He struck out just 15.9% of batters while walking 14.3%, both well below league average. Still, his 44.2% ground ball rate showed he could get ou

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