Yankees pitcher Jake Cousins received a concerning injury update ahead of New York's game against the Red Sox.

The New York Yankees signed a veteran of nine major league seasons to a minor league contract in May, but now he's on the move for a better opportunity.

If the Red Sox hang around and pester the Yankees later this season, Aaron Boone & Co. might remember an early June series.

KANSAS CITY — The Yankees will have a fresh bullpen arm for Thursday night when they go for a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals. Lefty reliever Brent Headrick, who was roughed up in two recent outings, was optioned to Triple-A after pitching 1.1 scoreless innings in Wednesday night’s 6-3 win at Kauffman Stadium.

The New York Yankees announced that they optioned sent left-handed pitcher Brent Headrick to Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes/Barre.

Surprise pitching availability may shift Yankees’ trade outlook originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Yankees need a starter. The Brewers might be offering more than one.

KANSAS CITY — Watching from the Kauffman Stadium pitcher’s mound, Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt was in awe seeing his center fielder race into shallow right field, cut in front of Aaron Judge, go into a full dive forward and come up with a sensational catch.