Acce s the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. The Yankees added some right-handed hitting depth to their 40-man roster Cody Morris Jersey via the waiver wire. The club claimed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz off waivers from the Braves on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Yankees transferred Giancarlo Stanton (tennis elbows) to the 60-day IL, which was merely a formality at this point as the DH has still yet to face live pitching. This just makes it official he will not be back before May 23. The 28-year-old De La Cruz has spent parts of five seasons in the big leagues with the Marlins, Pirates and Braves. The Yankees added Bryan de la Cruz off waivers. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Explore More He is a career .251 hitter with a .698 OPS. A year ago, he hit 21 home runs in 149 games. This season, he hit .191 (9-for-47) with a .453 OPS in 16 games for the Braves before they designated him for a signment this week. Bryan de la Cruz was DFAd by the Braves. AP In his big league career, De La Cruz has hit .267 with a .697 OPS against left-handers, which is likely his best chance of helping the Yankees. Aside from Aaron Judge, their outfield has two left-handed hitters in Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger and a switch-hitter in Ja son Domnguez who is best from the left side. Tanner Tully Jersey