Yankees Release Two Veteran Pitchers Who Sign With Taiwan, Arizona Teams

As the New York Yankees approach the MLB trade deadline, they remain one of the league's best teams with strong offense led by Aaron Judge and a solid starting rotation, though pitching depth remains a concern. The team faces a notable gap at third base, prompting suggestions to acquire Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez to solidify the position rather than moving Jazz Chisholm away from his natural second base spot. Meanwhile, the Yankees have seen some pitching personnel changes; veteran Anthony DeSclafani opted out of his minor league deal to sign with the Diamondbacks, seeking a clearer path back to the majors after the D-backs lost ace Corbin Burnes for the season. Additionally, left-hander Brandon Leibrandt, who performed well in Triple-A but was not called up, was released by the Yankees and signed with Taiwan’s CTBC Brothers in the Chinese Professional Baseball League, an unusual move for a player close to the majors. These departures put additional pressure on the Yankees' pitching depth, requiring adjustments and possibly accelerated promotions within their minor league system to maintain competitiveness.