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Yankees claim John Schreiber off waivers from Royals

8/31/2026

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Yankees claimed reliever John Schreiber off waivers from the Kansas City Royals on Monday.
The claim makes Schreiber postseason-eligible and requires the Yankees to pay about $600,000 of his $3.715 million salary.
He posted a 3.65 ERA in 55 relief appearances (49.1 innings) for Kansas City this season.
Schreiber becomes the Yankees’ sixth reliever with over 50 appearances, joining Bednar, Headrick and Blackburn.

History

Historical Context

The practice of deadline-driven waiver claims dates back to the mid-1990s, when the NHL’s April 7 1995 trade deadline produced dozens of player moves, including multiple transactions involving the Toronto Maple Leafs. That same day saw trades to the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals, underscoring how clubs across leagues use deadlines to reshape lineups.

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Story summary

Yankees claimed reliever John Schreiber off waivers from the Kansas City Royals on Monday.
The claim makes Schreiber postseason-eligible and requires the Yankees to pay about $600,000 of his $3.715 million salary.
He posted a 3.65 ERA in 55 relief appearances (49.1 innings) for Kansas City this season.
Schreiber becomes the Yankees’ sixth reliever with over 50 appearances, joining Bednar, Headrick and Blackburn.

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