The Yankees plan to re-sign Adam Ottavino to a major league deal on Monday and they needed to free up a roster spot to do so, which unfortunately means that Headrick finds himself on the outside looking in at the moment. The 27-year-old hurler had been terrific in four appearances with the Yankees, firing 5 1/3 scoreless innings with a 0.56 WHIP and a 9/2 K/BB ratio. It shouldn’t take him long to earn another opportunity with the Yankees.

Headrick was supposed to go at least two today, but he was pulled from both the first and second innings. He impressed with his velocity up about two mph at the beginning of the spring, but the uptick has since vanished, and with a 7.27 ERA, he seems like a long shot to make the Yankees.

It was surprising to see the Twins give up on Headrick when they needed to open a spot on the 40-man this month, and the early returns for the Yankees have been great; his velocity is up a bit, and he’s thus far fanned seven in three innings. Since he has an option year left and several alternatives don’t, it’s going to be tough for him to make the Yankees. Still, he could turn out to be very useful in middle relief.

Headrick joins the Yankees to add depth to the pitching staff, and has a pair of options remaining. It seems unlikely he’ll be a big factor for the New York bullpen in 2025.