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Yankees Claim RHP John Schreiber Off Royals’ Waivers

The move gives New York a low-cost right-handed matchup arm that is eligible for postseason consideration and will be evaluated during September.

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Jun 22, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher John Schreiber (46) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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May 30, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher John Schreiber (46) comes on in the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Yankees claimed right-hander John Schreiber from the Kansas City Royals on Monday, August 31, 2026, and assumed the remainder of his $3.715 million 2026 salary.
  • Schreiber has a 3.65 ERA in 55 appearances this season with 36 strikeouts in roughly 49.1 innings and will be a free agent after the year.
  • He presents a clear platoon profile, holding right-handed hitters to about a .143 average while left-handers have hit roughly .326, which makes him most useful as a right-handed matchup option.
  • New York did not need an immediate corresponding roster move because it had recently designated Justin Topa for assignment, and Schreiber is eligible for a postseason roster because the claim was processed before the roster cutoff.
  • The Royals saved about $600,000 by placing Schreiber on waivers after failing to find a July trade partner, and the Yankees will use September to test whether his command and home-run control translate into a reliable late-inning option.