The well-liked and respected Carrasco theoretically could end up back with the Yankees if he is not claimed within the next week by another team. If that is the case, he could then choose to accept his assignment and serve as organizational rotation depth, still a desperate need for the Yankees, in Scranton.

Seeking additional coverage for their bullpen, the Yankees designated veteran right-handed starter Carlos Carrasco for assignment on Tuesday, recalling right-handed reliever Yerry De los Santos from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre in a corresponding move.

After spending the 2024 season with the Cleveland Guardians, Carrasco joined the Yankees on a minor-league deal in February. Carrasco was initially signed to give the team more depth, but injuries to Gerrit Cole, Luis Gil and Clarke Schmidt during spring training pushed Carrasco into the team's rotation immediately.