It was a short-lived return to The Bronx for reliever Adam Ottavino, as the Yankees designated him for assignment on Friday, the team announced.
In a corresponding move, the team reinstated closer Devin Williams from the paternity list.
Ottavino, 39, signed a deal with New York on April 1 and pitched in two games. The right-hander allowed no hits, struck out two, and walked two over 1.1 innings of work.
The veteran was released by the Boston Red Sox after failing to make the roster out of spring training.
Ottavino first played for the Yanks from 2019 to 2020, owning a career-best 1.90 ERA in 2019. He then spent the next three seasons with the Mets, and pitched to a 4.34 ERA and 1.28 WHIP across 60 appearances during the 2024 season.
