The Yankees created some roster waves yesterday, and not just because they activated Masahiro Tanaka from the DL. To clear a 25-man roster spot for him, the Yanks elected to designate David Carpenter for assignment, the same David Carpenter they traded former top prospect Manny Banuelos to Atlanta to acquire just a handful of months ago.
Carpenter was the unquestioned worst pitcher in the Yankee bullpen as of yesterday morning. His consistent inability to keep guys off base, strand runners, and prevent runs in key middle relief situations was a surprise and a disappointment to many given what he had done over the prior 2 years with the Braves.