The New York Yankees made a surprising but telling move immediately after a 10-5 win over the Washington Nationals Monday night. In the midst of a tight AL Wild Card race, the team optioned reliever Yerry de Los Santos to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre just minutes after the final out.

The demotion came quickly after the win at Yankee Stadium, despite de Los Santos providing needed bullpen coverage . The right-hander pitched 2 2/3 innings in relief but faltered late, giving up four earned runs in a shaky ninth inning that included a grand slam to Jacob Young. What began as a blowout ended with an uneasy finish, and de Los Santos once again found himself optioned. It’s a familiar pattern this season, as he continues to bounce between the majors and Triple-A — filling innings when neede

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