Hamilton was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton had been fairly effective for the first three months of the season, but his ERA ballooned to 6.10 across 10.1 innings in July. He could contribute in the majors again in 2025.

Hamilton (1-1) worked one inning and took the loss, allowing three runs on three hits and one walk with no strikeouts, during Friday's 7-3 loss to Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

With Max Fried still battling a blister, Hamilton served as the opener for a scheduled bullpen game, and it did not go well. The 30-year-old got roughed up to the tune of three runs in his lone inning, throwing 26 pitches and facing seven batters. It was a bit of surprise considering the right-hander had allowed just two earned runs over his prior 13 appearances, but following Friday's outing, his ERA for the season is up to 4.10 in 37.1 innings.

Hamilton will open Friday's game against Atlanta, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Yankees were initially expected to start Max Fried (blister) on Friday, but the team has opted to give Fried a few extra days of rest. Instead, Hamilton will open up what's expected to be a bullpen game. The 30-year-old reliever has a 3.47 ERA through 36.1 innings this season, and he hasn't pitched more than two innings in an outing this season. Coming out of the All-Star break, New York could look to get multiple innings out of Hamilton's fresh arm Friday.

Hamilton allowed two hits and issued one walk while striking out two batters over two scoreless innings Monday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton entered in the fifth frame with runners on the corners and one out. He walked a batter and then allowed an inherited runner to score on a single but avoided further damage by inducing a double play. Hamilton yielded just one more hit before exiting in the seventh inning. The right-hander hasn't given up an earned run in any of his past five outings, a span of 6.2 frames. He's registered a 3.90 ERA and 1.23 WHIP on the season while recording two holds.

The Yankees activated Hamilton (illness) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

An infection caused a late start to the season for Hamilton, but he's ready to rejoin the Yankees bullpen after making three rehab appearances. Hamilton should eventually work his way back into being a high-leverage reliever, but he might be eased into such situations.

Hamilton will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton started the season on the injured list due to an illness that put him significantly behind schedule during spring training. He's now set to continue ramping up in Triple-A games and should be able to return to the Yankees when eligible April 8.

Manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Hamilton (infection) is expected to return in early April, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton was placed on the injured list Wednesday (retroactive to Monday), and Boone's comments suggest that the 29-year-old righty will be able to return to the bullpen when eligible April 8. The Yankees will presumably look to use him in a few minor-league games before then, and he's likely in line for middle-relief duty once he returns.

The Yankees placed Hamilton on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a viral illness.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton's recovering from an infection put him a bit behind schedule during spring training. As a result, he'll begin the season on the IL and will likely head to the minor leagues on a rehab assignment to continue ramping up before being cleared to join the Yankees.

Hamilton (infection) will begin the regular season on the injured list, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton was able to make his spring debut Thursday when he gave up one run on three hits and recorded three strikeouts in one inning of work. However, the Yankees will place him on the injured list to start the season, which will allow the right-handed reliever to continue building up -- likely on a rehab assignment -- before joining New York's bullpen.

Hamilton (infection) will throw a live batting practice session Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton has yet to pitch in a Grapefruit League game because of an infection, but if he gets through Monday's session without any issues he should be cleared for games later this week. The Yankees remain hopeful that Hamilton will be ready in time for Opening Day.