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Yankees Sign Justin Topa, Assign Him to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

8/15/2026

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The Yankees signed right-hander Justin Topa to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
The Yankees also signed catcher Mitch Garver to a minor-league deal and promoted him to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on August 14.
Angel Chivilli was placed on the 7-day injured list.
The Yankees sit second in the AL East with a 68-53 record after 121 games.

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The Yankees signed right-hander Justin Topa to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
The Yankees also signed catcher Mitch Garver to a minor-league deal and promoted him to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on August 14.
Angel Chivilli was placed on the 7-day injured list.
The Yankees sit second in the AL East with a 68-53 record after 121 games.