The Yankees optioned Abreu to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The righty appeared in one game after being called up July 10, striking out one and walking two in 1.2 scoreless, hitless innings. Overall this season, Abreu has posted a 1.88 ERA and 0.77 WHIP in 14.1 big-league innings. Now, he returns to Triple-A to clear a roster spot for newly acquired reliever Clay Holmes.