Yankees Sign Veteran Reliever David Hernandez

The New York Yankees are trying to shore up their bullpen as the playoffs approach, making a minor transaction on Thursday morning to acquire an additional relief arm.

The Yankees signed veteran RHP David Hernandez to a minor-league contract after he was designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds on August 11.

If he gets called up to the big leagues, the Yankees will be Hernandez's sixth MLB stop since his debut in 2009. The right-hander's longest tenure came with the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2011-2015.

Overall, Hernandez has always been a middle-of-the-road relief pitcher, with his best season coming with the D-Backs in 2012 during which Hernandez recorded a 2.50 ERA and four saves in 72 games.

Hernandez struggled this year with the Reds, recording an abysmal 8.02 ERA in 47 games, leading to his eventual release. The 34-year-old will look to regain his form in the Yankees' farm system before possibly joining the team for when rosters expand.

The Yankees are suffering from a litany of injuries right now, forcing the team to weather the storm until reinforcements arrive. Giancarlo Stanton, Luis Severino and Dellin Betances are just a few of the high-profile injuries for New York.

Hernandez, 34, has logged a career 4.12 ERA across 10 seasons in the big leagues. It remains to be seen if he has what it takes to contribute to the Yankees' bullpen down the stretch, but the acquisition of the veteran could be a nice depth move for Brian Cashman and Co.