Hale (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Hale had been rehabbing from a back injury that had sidelined him since late July. However, he suffered a knee injury Aug. 22, resulting in a setback for his return. This move will effectively end Hale's regular season, during which he racked up a 2.89 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 22 strikeouts across 37.1 innings out of the bullpen.

Hale (back) had a left knee issue pop up during his rehab and needed a cortisone shot, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was in the bullpen-throwing stage of his rehab from a back injury when the knee issue popped up. Considering he has not advanced to rehab games, Hale won't be able to join the big-league bullpen until sometime in September at the earliest.

Hale (back) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Thursday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is a step in the right direction for Hale, who has been sidelined since the end of July with a back strain. He's eligible to return from the injured list but will evidently need more time before he's ready to rejoin the Yankees' bullpen.

The Yankees placed Hale on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a lumbar spine strain, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since the IL move is retroactive to Sunday, Hale is eligible to rejoin the Yankees as soon as Aug. 7, though the club hasn't indicated whether the reliever is in line for a minimum-length shutdown. Jonathan Holder was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to fill Hale's spot on the active roster and in the bullpen.

Hale retired the only batter he faced in the 10th inning to secure his second save of the season in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Since regular closer Aroldis Chapman blew a save chance in the ninth inning and the Yankees' top three setup men (Adam Ottavino, Tommy Kahnle and Zack Britton) were used earlier in the contest, manager Aaron Boone had few dependable arms left to turn to when the game went to extras. Luis Cessa was summoned to protect a five-run lead in the bottom of the 10th, but he allowed four of the six hitters he faced to reach base before Hale got the call from the bullpen. Facing Yandy Diaz with the bases loaded, Hale induced an inning-ending groundout to help the Yankees take the first game of the series. Despite getting the job done Thursday, Hale is expected to see most of his usage in lower-leverage spots moving forward.

Hale's contract was selected from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre prior to Tuesday's game in Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

He logged a 3.89 FIP, 1.34 WHIP and 29:7 K:BB over 30.2 innings (six starts) at Triple-A. It seems likely that Hale will serve as a mop-up man out of the bullpen in the short term, although he could also serve as an insurance policy in case Masahiro Tanaka (shin) is unexpectedly unable to make his start Thursday.

Hale was reassigned to minor-league spring training Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Hale's 14 strikeouts in 11.2 spring innings weren't enough to earn him a spot in the Opening Day bullpen. The 31-year-old has a mediocre 4.49 ERA in 192.1 career major-league innings.

Hale agreed to a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Monday, Max Wildstein of Gotham Sports Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hale had two separate stints in the majors with New York in 2018 before he was cut loose in July to pursue an opportunity in the Korea Baseball Organization. Rather than heading back overseas, Hale will look to again secure a spot in the Yankees' Opening Day bullpen as a long reliever. Hale could be open to reporting to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre if he fails to break camp with the big club.

Hale is signing with the Hanwha Eagles of the KBO, Sung Min Kim of MLB.com.

EDGE Analysis

Just a week after being designated for assignment and electing free agency, Hale will head overseas to continue his professional career. The 30-year-old notched a 4.49 ERA over five major league seasons.

Hale elected free agency Tuesday instead of accepting an outright assignment.

EDGE Analysis

Hale was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Saturday and passed through waivers unclaimed. The 30-year-old has a 4.61 ERA in 13.2 major-league innings this season and a 4.49 career ERA over parts of five seasons.