Yankees release pitcher Scott Baker

New York Yankees right-hander Scott Baker was released Sunday by the Yankees, The Westchester Journal News reports.

Analysis:

Baker signed on with the club in January, but was always viewed as a long shot to win a spot on the Opening Day roster. The club intends to re-sign him and slot him into their Triple-A rotation, but for the time being the 33-year-old is once again a free agent.