Prior to the video game, the Yankees likewise put Luis Avilan on the 10-day IL with left shoulder inflammation. The injury allowed the Yankees to recall Miguel Andujar from the alternate site in Scranton. With Gleyber Torres and James Paxton put on the 10-day IL on Monday, the Yankees also called up right-hander Brooks Kriske from the alternate website.
Andujar has actually struggled this season, up until now not able to adapt to his brand-new function with the Yankees, coming off the bench as a part-time 3rd baseman and outfielder. He got in Tuesday just 1-for-14 on the season.
Aaron Judge was activated off the injured list and placed into the lineup at DH on Tuesday against the Braves in Atlanta after missing out on two weeks with a strained calf.