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A reinforcement is getting closer (literally) to aiding a thin Yankees bullpen. Scott Effro s rehab a signment was moved from Low-A Tampa to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he was expected to make a third minor league appearance Wednesday night. In his first two outings with Tampa, the righty threw three scorele s innings in which he allowed one hit and struck out four. Yankees reliever Scott Effro s will have a rehab outing at Triple-A Scranton/Wikes-Barre on Wednesday. Corey Sipkin for New York Post Effro s is not on the cusp of a 2024 debut hes still got a ways to go, manager Aaron Boone said but he could become an option in the coming weeks. The Yankees, who in Game 2 of the Subway Series at Citi Field, are trying to Wes Iwundu Jersey be careful with a pitcher who has undergone a pair of surgeries that have kept him off the field for a season and a half. Explore More Effro s last pitched on Oct. 3, 2022, after which he required Tommy John surgery that ensured he would mi s that years postseason and the entirety of last season. His comeback then that meant he would open this year on the 60-day injured list. Before the setbacks began, Effro s appeared to be a solid bullpen piece. Acquired at the 2022 trade deadline from the Cubs, the now 30-year-old let up three earned runs in 12 / innings with 12 strikeouts before the surgeries started. The Yankees bullpen will accept him as soon as he is ready. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! The once-stout unit has been hit hard this month bringing a 4.54 June ERA into Wednesdays Subway Series finale at Citi Field and has lost significant arms in Ian Hamilton, Nick Burdi and Jonathan Loaisiga. Victor Gonzalez, whom the Yankees designated for a signment on Friday, will remain in the organization. The lefty cleared waivers and was outrighted to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. After losing to Sean Manaea, the Yankees are just 9-12 against left-handed starters this season. Chuma Okeke Jersey