Kaleb Ort was designated for assignment by the Astros last week, and has seemed to have found a home with the New York Yankees

According to Ari Alexander of 7 News, the Yankees have claimed former Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox right-handed reliever Kaleb Ort off waivers. Ort will join the Yankees bullpen in 2026 after spending the last five years with their rivals.

The New York Yankees have signed a young center fielder after he ended a short big-league stint with the Houston Astros.

The Yankees announced that they have claimed right-hander Kaleb Ort off waivers from the Astros. The move was reported by Yankees Never Win prior to the official announcement. Houston recently designated Ort for assignment when they signed Tatsuya Imai. The Yanks had multiple 40-man vacancies and don’t need to make a corresponding move.

The New York Yankees have a new outfielder, and he has exactly four major league plate appearances to his name.

The Yankees’ general lack of activity this offseason has given them plenty of wiggle room on their 40-man roster.