{
  "id": 1082197,
  "title": "Yankees Sign 7-Year MLB Veteran Relief Pitcher",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/yankees-sign-7-year-mlb-veteran-relief-pitcher",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T17:01:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/yankees-sign-7-year-mlb-veteran-relief-pitcher-12326839"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Yankees have bolstered their pitching staff by signing seven-year MLB veteran Justin Topa to a minor league contract, according to The Yes Network's Conor Foley. The decision comes as the Yankees place pitcher Angel Chivilli on the 7-day injured list. Topa had a challenging season with the Minnesota Twins, posting a 0-1 record, an 8.05 ERA, and 12 strikeouts in 23 games. After being released by Minnesota in May, Topa continued to pitch at the Triple-A level, making 20 appearances between the Buffalo Bisons and Omaha Storm Chasers, where he maintained a 1.74 ERA and recorded five saves. The Yankees hope that Topa's minor league contract will provide a valuable addition to their pitching depth, potentially paving the way for his selection before the season concludes. Throughout his career, Topa has compiled a 6-11 record over 172 MLB games across seven seasons, splitting time with the Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, and Minnesota Twins, along with a 4.27 ERA and 141 strikeouts.",
  "summary": "The New York Yankees have added to their pitching depth, as they have signed reliever Justin Topa to a minor league contract.",
  "key_points": [
    "Yankees sign veteran relief pitcher Justin Topa",
    "Topa had 0-1 record with Minnesota Twins last season",
    "Yankees aim to improve pitching depth with minor league contract"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}