Yankees' Joe Mantiply: Signs minor league deal with Yankees

Mantiply signed a minor league contract with the Yankees on Wednesday, MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports.

Analysis:

He was claimed off waivers and subsequently designated for assignment by the Yankees earlier this offseason, but chose to return to on a minor league deal, rejecting a similar deal with the Tigers. Look for him to serve as organizational bullpen depth in 2017.