Overview
- Tommy Kahnle tested his assignment clause, which let any team sign him straight to the majors if Boston did not match, then returned to Triple-A Worcester after no club stepped in, per multiple reports.
- MassLive’s Chris Cotillo reported Kahnle is likely to remain with the WooSox barring an unforeseen development.
- Kahnle has started well at Worcester with 8 1/3 innings and three earned runs for a 3.24 ERA, according to MLB Trade Rumors.
- The right-hander has 456 MLB appearances across five teams, including six seasons with the Yankees, and is known for leaning on a changeup-heavy approach.
- Forbes and Heavy noted that despite bullpen questions in New York behind closer David Bednar, the Yankees did not move to bring Kahnle back.