The Yankees have called-up minor league infielder Cole Figueroa in conjunction with Jose Pirela being sent down.
#Yankees announce Cole Figueroa is recalled from SWB, Jose Pirela sent down, Taylor Dugas DFA. Chase Headley doing “much better.”
The Yankees also announce that they have designated outfielder Taylor Dugas for assignment.
Figueroa has played 77 games for the Yankees affiliate Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders this season. He has hit .317/.372/.415. It should come as no surprise that Figueroa is getting an opportunity. In his last 49 games he has hit .