Yates was optioned to Rookie-level Pulaski on Tuesday.
With Chasen Shreve headed up to the big leagues, New York opted to send Yates down to Pulaski. Yates has struggled with the Yankees, as his ERA and WHIP are sitting at 5.40 and 1.43, respectively. However, with Rookie-level seasons ending soon, Yates could return to the the Yankees shortly after rosters expand on September 1.