The Yankees are adding another veteran bat to the mix ahead of their crucial weekend set with the Blue Jays.
Austin Slater has been reinstated from the injured list.
Slater had been sidelined since suffering a hamstring strain on Aug. 4 against the Texas Rangers.
His initial timeline called for a four-to-six week recovery.
The 32-year-old was able to work his way into five minor league rehab games over the past week, and now he’s been deemed ready to make his return.
Slater appeared in just three games with the Bombers prior to the injury.
He was acquired from the White Sox ahead of the trade deadline to provide a boost against left-handed pitching.
Now back healthy, it’ll be interesting to see how Aaron Boone utilizes Slater down the stretch.
In a corresponding roster move, J.C. Escarra was optioned to Triple-A following Thursday’s win over the Astros.
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