Yankees designated INF Ramiro Pena for assignment.
It was initially reported that Pena was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Casey McGehee on the active roster, but it turns out he was designated for assignment. The 27-year-old utility infielder has an underwhelming .233/.266/.288 batting line and .533 OPS over 338 plate appearances in the majors. There’s a chance he’ll pass through waivers unclaimed.