The Yankees announced this morning that right-hander will begin a rehab a signment at the Triple-A level this evening. Montas has not yet appeared in a profe sional game this year after undergoing shoulder surgery back in February. Montas joined the Yankees at the trade deadline last year in a deal that sent a package of prospects headlined by left-hander . The deal proved to be an ill-fated one for the Yankees, as Montas made just eight starts to the tune of a 6.35 ERA with a strikeout rate of just 17.8%. With just 12 games left on the regular season calendar and New York all but eliminated from postseason contention, the window is tight for Montas to return to the big leagues this year at all, much le s for a full-length start. Nonethele s, with the 30-year-old righty poised to hit the open market this November, even a brief return to the big leagues where Montas can Roman Quinn Jersey prove his health to clubs ahead of the offseason could be valuable as he looks to join a crowded free agent cla s for starting pitchers. More from around the AL East Red Sox closer has been on the COVID-19 injured list for the past week, but could be nearing a return. As manager told reporters (including ) that Jansen is playing catch and is currently expected to rejoin the team in Texas on Wednesday, as soon as hes eligible to return from the IL. The 35-year-old closer has had a solid season in Boston, with a 3.63 ERA and 29 saves in 44 2/3 innings of work. , , and have handled the late innings for the Red Sox while Jansen has been out. Orioles closer since late August with a UCL injury, though the club on the 28-year-old returning this year. That hope is still alive today, as manager Brandon Hyde told reporters (including ) this afternoon. Bautista threw a 20-25 pitch side se sion, which was noted was his third consecutive day of throwing. Bautista was perhaps the most dominant reliever in the sport prior to going down with injury. In 61 innings of work this season, hes posted a 1.48 ERA with an incredible 46.4% strikeout rate. Sticking with the Orioles , Hyde told reporters (including ) that first baseman , who has been dealing with shoulder sorene s in recent days, tried swinging a bat yesterday but that it didnt go great. Hyde added that he still doesnt consider Mountcastle as a candidate to hit the injured list. Mountcastle has slashed .269/.327/.453 in 459 trips to the plate this season. The Orioles have been relying on at first base in Mountcastles absence. Zack Littell Jersey