Yankees Claim RHP Kaleb Ort Off Waivers From Astros

The Yankees have claimed 33-year-old right-handed reliever Kaleb Ort off waivers from the Houston Astros. Ort was designated for assignment to make room for Tatsuya Imai. He spent the last two years in Houston's bullpen, recording a career-best 2.55 ERA in 22 appearances in 2024. Last season, he posted a 4.89 ERA over 49 innings before missing the final two months with elbow inflammation. Ort will now compete for a spot in the Yankees' bullpen during spring training.