The Yankees needed to make a roster move Monday to facilitate designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton’s activation from the 60-day injured list for the first time this season.
They decided to designate versatile Pablo Reyes for assignment while expanding the utility role of former top infield prospect Oswald Peraza.
The 25-year-old Peraza has been working with coach Luis Rojas on positioning and throws from the outfield in recent days at Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium, and manager Aaron Boone believes Peraza is capable of being used for the first time out there, if needed.
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