New York Yankees announce new signing and designate pitcher for assignment
New York Yankees have acquired AJ Cole from Washington Nationals
Cole, 26, was 1-1 with a 13.06 ERA in four appearances this season before being designated for assignment last week.
He has allowed six home runs in 10 1/3 innings.
Cole is 5-8 with a 5.32 ERA in 110 innings for the Nationals over four seasons.
The Yankees said they would add Cole to the 25-man roster.
He will take the spot of right-hander David Hale, who was designated for assignment after closing out the team's 14-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Monday.
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