NEW YORK – In two minor moves to add pitching depth before camp opens, the Yankees claimed right-handers Roansy Contreras and Allan Winans off waivers.
It’s a return to the Yankees organization for Contreras, originally signed as an international free agent and sent to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the January 2021 trade for Jameson Taillon.
In 2016, Contreras was rated the top Dominican pitching prospect for that year’s international signing period by Baseball America.
Contreras, 25, was claimed off waivers Thursday from the Baltimore Orioles, after splitting the 2024 season between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Angels.
In 49 games (three starts) in 2024, Contreras (2-4 record, two saves) posted a 4.35 ERA, with 56 strikeouts and 31 walks in 68.1 innings. He owns a 4.72 ERA in parts of four MLB seasons (90 games, 33 starts).
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Winans, 29, was claimed off waivers Thursday from the Atlanta Braves.
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Originally drafted by the Mets in 2018 (17th round), Winans has a 7.20 ERA in parts of two seasons (2023 and 2024) with Atlanta, having appeared in eight MLB games – all starts.
In 2024, Winans mostly pitched with the Braves’ Class AAA affiliate, posting a 3.30 ERA in 24 games (16 starts) and was named the International League’s “Pitcher of the Month’’ for June.
At Triple-A Gwinnett this year, Winans had 100 strikeouts and 31 walks in 114.2 innings.
Yankees pitchers and catchers are due to report to spring training in Tampa, Fla., on Feb. 11.
