Claiborne was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Friday, ESPNNewYork.com reports. While Claiborne went 3-0 with a 3.00 ERA in 18 appearances with the big club last season, he had just a 16:10 K:BB and benefited from a 3.3% HR/FB rate. The right-hander also turned in a 1.52 WHIP at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and with Gonzalez Germen coming aboard from the Mets, the Yankees decided to bump Claiborne from the 40-man roster. He'll now be subjected to waivers.

Claiborne was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports. The right-hander has split his season roughly evenly between Triple-A and the majors, posting fairly comparable numbers at both levels. The late innings are an area of strength for the Yankees with David Robertson and Dellin Betances in the fold, so hold chances may be hard to come by for Claiborne.

Yankees optioned RHP Preston Claiborne to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Claiborne has posted a 3.57 ERA in 17 2/3 innings this season with the Yanks. He should be back eventually.

Yankees recalled RHP Preston Claiborne from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Claiborne has allowed one run over four relief frames in his two relief appearances with the big club this season. He'll work in middle relief.

Yankees optioned RHP Preston Claiborne to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Claiborne threw 32 pitches in relief of Michael Pineda on Wednesday night, so it's no surprise to see him head back to the minors. He should be back at some point soon.

Yankees recalled RHP Preston Claiborne from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Claiborne allowed just one earned run over his first six relief innings at Triple-A to earn the promotion. He'll work in middle relief.

Preston Claiborne failed to retire any of the six batters he faced Wednesday against the Blue Jays. Claiborne was a very reliable reliever for the Yankees for five months last season before struggling in September. Unfortunately, he's continued to flounder in March, amassing a 14.29 ERA. It's most likely going to cost him his spot in the Yankees pen.

Yankees optioned RHP Preston Claiborne to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The move clears a roster spot for shortstop Derek Jeter, who will return from the disabled list on Monday night. Claiborne has a 2.78 ERA in 45 1/3 major league innings this year and should be back in September.

Yankees recalled RHP Preston Claiborne from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He'll serve as the 26th man for Tuesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays. Claiborne owns a quality 2.88 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 40 2/3 innings this season.

Yankees optioned RHP Preston Claiborne to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Claiborne boasts a 2.88 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 40 2/3 relief innings for the Yankees this season, but the club decided to keep a pair of long relievers. He'll be back when rosters expand.