Roster Moves: Yankees sign RHP Johnny Barbato, RHP Rookie Davis and OF Ben Gamel to Major League contracts, select them to the 40-man roster
— Yankees PR Dept. (@YankeesPR) November 20, 2015
Guess the Yankees weren’t worried about leaving any roster spots open for free agent signings after all. As the team announced, they added 3 players to their 40-man roster today to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft: Double-A right-hander Rookie Davis, Triple-A righty reliever Johnny Barbato, and lefty-hitting Triple-A outfielder Ben Gamel. With the earlier move by the Rays to claim Chase Whitley off waivers clearing an extra spot, the 40-man roster is now full.