Yates was traded from the Indians to the Yankees on Friday for cash considerations.
Yates was designated for assignment by the Indians on Friday less than two months after being claimed by the Indians in late November. The 28-year-old reliever struggled in the majors last season, posting a 7.97 ERA and 1.48 WHIP over 20.1 innings, but will attempt to earn a bullpen spot at the Yankees' spring training, assuming he stays on the roster.