Ian Hamilton

The Yankees optioned RHP Ian Hamilton to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Fantasy Impact

Hamilton gets sent down following the trades the Yankees made on Thursday. He has posted a 4.28 ERA across 40 innings this season.

Ian Hamilton allowed three earned runs on three hits and one walk in his outing against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s loss, Hamilton now has a 4.10 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 32 appearances this season. He has shown solid strikeout upside, posting 40 across 37 1/3 innings of work.

Ian Hamilton will serve as the opener on Friday against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Hamilton figures to pitch the first inning or two before the bulk reliever takes over for the Yankees.

The Yankees activated reliever Ian Hamilton (illness) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, according to Greg Joyce of the New York Post. Hamilton missed the start of the season due to an infection but successfully completed a three-outing rehab assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Hamilton returns to the Yankees bullpen after recovering from an infection. While he might be eased in initially, expect him to quickly reclaim a high-leverage role, making him valuable in leagues counting holds.

The Yankees are expected to activate Ian Hamilton from the injured list on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Hamilton is ready to return after being on a rehab assignment. It is unclear who the Yankees will option with the official announcement coming on Tuesday.