Yankees Acquire Schreiber on Waivers for ~$600K

The Yankees claimed John Schreiber off waivers from the Kansas City Royals, taking on roughly $600,000 for the remainder of 2026 and making him postseason-eligible in time for September. Schreiber has a 3.65 ERA across 55 appearances this season, with solid results against right-handed hitters but a notable split against lefties, and his metrics include a high ground-ball rate paired with less favorable strikeout and walk numbers. The move comes as New York tries to shore up a stressed bullpen, joining recent additions like Michael Fulmer and Justin Topa and ongoing experimentation with bullpen roles after injuries and heavy usage. The Royals, meanwhile, will incur salary relief as Schreiber heads to the Yankees, with the Royals’ bullpen chart reflecting the broader reshaping of both clubs’ relief corps. Separately, in Boston, Paez is lined up to potentially debut for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday as a probable spot starter if Sonny Gray’s schedule requires a replacement, though he would not be a recommended fantasy streamer. The Yankees’ latest acquisition adds depth to a patched bullpen that could impact late-season outcomes and be evaluated for a longer-term fit in 2027.