With their bullpen battered by extensive recent use, the Yankees designated Dennis Santana for a signment on Sunday and recalled another right-handed reliever, Ron Marinaccio, from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Santana struggled in Saturdays lo s to the Dodgers, unable to get out of the top of the ninth, which forced the Yankees to go to infielder Oswaldo Cabrera for the final out. After Saturdays game, Boone blamed Santanas ineffectivene s on overuse. Ron Marinaccio reacts after pitching during Derek Fisher Jersey the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on May 9, 2024. Getty Images Explore More The 28-year-old Santana has been inconsistent most of the season and especially ineffective of late, having allowed eight earned runs in 5 / innings over his last four appearances. The Yankees designated Dennis Santana for a signment. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post Marinaccio, 28, has pitched well this season, split between The Bronx and SWB. Hes in a good place, Boone said of Marinaccio. He was frustrated going down last time, but to his credit, he did what he needed to do. Marcus Stroman Jersey