Yankees Option Pitcher Clayton Andrews to Triple-A

The 25-year-old will report to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for further development.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The New York Yankees have optioned 25-year-old pitcher Clayton Andrews to their Triple-A affiliate, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Andrews will head to the minors to continue his development after spending parts of the last two seasons with the major league club.

Why it matters

Andrews was considered a promising young arm in the Yankees' system, but struggled to find consistency at the MLB level. This move allows him to get more regular playing time and work on refining his skills in the minors before potentially rejoining the big-league roster.

The details

The Yankees made the decision to option Andrews to Triple-A after he posted a 5.19 ERA in 19 innings with the major league club last season. The young right-hander will now head to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to continue his development and work on improving his command and secondary pitches.

  • Andrews was optioned to Triple-A on Tuesday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Clayton Andrews

A 25-year-old right-handed pitcher in the New York Yankees organization.

New York Yankees

The professional baseball team based in the Bronx, New York that competes in Major League Baseball.

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

The Triple-A minor league affiliate of the New York Yankees, based in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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What’s next

Andrews will report to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and look to earn his way back to the major league roster with strong performances in the minors.

The takeaway

This move by the Yankees is a common one for young pitchers, allowing Andrews to get more regular playing time and work on developing his skills before potentially rejoining the big-league club later in the season.