Bednar earned a hold against Texas on Monday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning.

Bednar got the call in the eighth frame with the Yankees up by a run. He set the side down in order on 11 pitches (eight strikes). This was a much better outcome than in Bednar's team debut Aug. 1, when he allowed two runs on four hits over 1.2 innings. The veteran reliever entered in the seventh frame in that game, so it appears New York has him tabbed for a setup role. That said, Devin Williams blew his second straight save Monday and has yielded at least one run in three straight outings, so the team could shift to Bednar at closer if Williams continues to struggle.

The Yankees designated Brubaker for assignment Tuesday.

Brubaker returned to the majors this year after missing two seasons due to injury, posting a 3.38 ERA and 10:9 K:BB over 16 relief innings. Given his $1.82 million salary, it seems unlikely the right-hander will be claimed on waivers.

The Yankees recalled De Los Santos from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

De Los Santos has collected a 1.78 ERA over 25.1 relief innings this season, though that's come with just a 20:12 K:BB. He will operate in middle relief.

The Yankees activated Leiter (leg) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

Leiter is recovered from the left fibular head stress fracture that sent him to the injured list in early July, and he's back with the Yankees after delivering a scoreless frame in his lone rehab appearance. The right-hander has a 4.46 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 46:12 K:BB across 34.1 innings and should return to a middle-relief role for New York.

The Yankees are expected to designate Brubaker for assignment Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Brubaker has managed a 3.38 ERA in 12 relief appearances for the Yankees, but it's come with an uninspiring 10:9 K:BB over 16 frames. The 31-year-old didn't pitch in the majors in 2023 or 2024 while recovering from multiple injuries, including Tommy John surgery. Brubaker will likely pass through waivers unclaimed.

The Yankees are expected to reinstate Leiter (fibula) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

New York has already cleared a spot on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen by optioning right-hander Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but Leiter's activation isn't expected to be made official until a few hours prior to Tuesday's game against the Rangers. After landing on the IL on July 8 due to a left fibular head stress fracture, Leiter made rapid progress in his recovery and made a rehab appearance for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, tossing a scoreless inning. He'll likely work in middle relief for the Yankees.

The Yankees optioned Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

Bird has yielded seven runs (six earned) over two innings in three appearances since being acquired by the Yankees at the trade deadline. He'll likely get another opportunity later this season, but Bird's struggles date back to mid-June, so he'll try to iron out his issues in the minors.

Davis was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Davis was demoted along with DaShawn Keirsey to make room for Luke Keaschall and Thomas Hatch. Davis struggled in his lone appearance since being promoted Wednesday, surrendering two runs on one hit while striking out three over two innings.

Williams was charged with a blown save in Monday's 8-5 extra-inning loss to the Rangers, allowing one run on one hit and no walks in one inning. He struck out one.

Williams was summoned to protect a 5-4 lead in the ninth inning, but he was taken deep by Joc Pederson for a solo shot that knotted the game up at five runs apiece. The right-hander is beginning to show glimpses of his early-season woes, which unseated him from the closer's role at one point, as he has a 6.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 17:5 K:BB over his last 12 frames since the start of July. Additionally, Williams now has plenty of competition for save chances in the form of Luke Weaver, David Bednar and Camilo Doval.

Enright earned the save in Monday's 7-6 extra-inning win over the Mets, allowing one unearned run on one hit and no walks with no strikeouts in the 10th inning.

It was the first save of the season for Enright, who hasn't conceded an earned run over his last six outings. Although the Guardians are without closer Emmanuel Clase while he's on non-disciplinary paid leave, Cade Smith, who worked the ninth inning Monday, remains the favorite for saves out of Cleveland's bullpen. That said, Enright does have a strong 2.01 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 20:9 K:BB over 22.1 innings.