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Yankees officially sign Chris Carter, DFA Richard Bleier

MILWAUKEE, WI - SEPTEMBER 5: Chris Carter #33 of the Milwaukee Brewers hits a home run in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park on September 5, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

The Yankees have announced they have officially signed 1B/DH Chris Carter to a one-year, $3 million deal with a $500,000 signing bonus, plus incentives.

In order to make room for Carter on the 40-man roster, they have designated left-handed reliever Richard Bleier for assignment.

The @Yankees announce that they have signed 1B Chris Carter to a one-year contract and designated LHP Richard Bleier for assignment.