Yankees Claim Relief Pitcher Cory Gearrin From Mariners

The New York Yankees bullpen just added another veteran arm with a sub-4.00 ERA to the mix.

After the Seattle Mariners placed him on waivers, the Yankees acquired veteran sinker-baller Cory Gearrin.

The 33-year-old Gearrin pitched in 48 games for Seattle this season, going 0-2 with a 3.92 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 41 innings.

Gearrin was best known for his days as an Atlanta Braves' fireman, where he pitched for three seasons, as well as his four-year run as a member of the San Francisco Giants. He put up a combined 3.54 ERA for both of those teams.

The right-hander has a talent for keeping the ball in the ballpark. He has only surrendered three home runs this year and has only given up 21 in 288 career innings, an average of one every 14 innings.

In order to make room on the roster for Gearrin, the Yankees released former top prospect RHP Domingo Acevedo. The once highly-touted hurler failed to reach the big leagues as a starter and didn't see much success after transitioning into a relief role. Across Double-A and Triple-A this season, Acevedo has logged a 4.70 ERA with 54 strikeouts in 51.2 innings.

The Yankees added another experienced, low-floor relief option that can nullify the power of the best sluggers in the game, while also finally cutting ties with a failed minor-league project. Not a bad move for late-August as the team prepares to push into the postseason.

And considering the lack of stability in their rotation, stocking up on proven relief arms may be their best chance at a World Series run.