Yankees re-signed LHP Clay Rapada to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Rapada was released by the Yankees on April 3. And now he's back. The lefty will function as relief depth.

Yankees released LHP Clay Rapada. Rapada was designated for assignment over the weekend. The 32-year-old dealt with a shoulder injury during spring training, but he shouldn't have much trouble drawing interest. He should make for a useful left-handed specialist if healthy.

Yankees designated LHP Clay Rapada for assignment. Rapada is dealing with a shoulder injury and was expected to open the season on the disabled list, but the Yankees needed to clear a 40-man roster spot for Lyle Overbay. If healthy, Rapada could draw interest as a left-handed specialist.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said that he expects Clay Rapada (shoulder) to begin the season on the disabled list. Rapada has been dealing with shoulder bursitis for a couple weeks, and although he's resumed playing catch, he just doesn't have enough time to get ready. Luckily for the Yankees, it appears that Boone Logan (elbow) will be ready.

Clay Rapada (shoulder), who had been shut down for nearly two weeks with left shoulder bursitis, has progressed to playing catch. While he doesn't need a lot of spring innings to get himself ready for Opening Day, his status for the beginning of the season remains in question. The 32-year-old lefty registered a stellar 2.82 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 38/17 K/BB ratio over 70 appearances with the Yankees in 2012. He's nothing more than a left-handed specialist though, and holds no value in most fantasy leagues.

Clay Rapada will be sidelined for the next 7-10 days with left shoulder bursitis. Relievers only need a handful of spring appearances to get properly tuned up for the start of the regular season, so this isn't a major concern yet. But it will become one if Rapada is still feeling discomfort in a week.

Clay Rapada allowed one run in 1 1/3 innings of relief Wednesday against the Blue Jays. It was his first appearance since being diagnosed Monday with a viral infection. Rapada has registered a 3.97 ERA and 8/8 K/BB ratio in 11 1/3 innings this season.

Yankees signed LHP Clay Rapada to a minor league contract. The deal includes an invitation to spring training. Rapada, 30, is expected to compete for the Hideki Okajima role with the Yankees after Okajima failed his physical and was released earlier this week. He remains a longshot to make the 40-man roster.

According to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, the Yankees are close to signing Clay Rapada to a minor league contract with invitation to spring training. The Orioles released Rapada earlier this week in order to make room for Matt Lindstrom on their 40-man roster. He'll likely operate as a lefty specialist with the Yankees in spring training.

Orioles released LHP Clay Rapada. Rapada was designated for assignment earlier this month to clear a spot on the O's 40-man roster for Matt Lindstrom. The left-hander drew no interest on waivers.