The New York Yankees added depth to their pitching staff Thursday by agreeing to terms with right-hander Eli Morgan on a minor league contract, according to reports.

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The New York Yankees completed a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with shortstop George Lombard, Jr. continuing to turn heads just 14 games into his Major League Baseball career.

The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees play the first game of their 3-game series in New York, New York, Friday at 7:05 p.m. ET.

Heliot Ramos will occupy the third spot in the New York Yankees’ batting order Thursday night when they face the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, a placement that continues to raise eyebrows given how little the outfielder has produced since arriving in the Bronx.

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The New York Yankees close out a 3-game set against the Baltimore Orioles Thursday in Baltimore, Maryland. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m. ET.

Left-hander Nestor Cortes is reportedly making his return from arm surgery with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to FanSided's Robert Murray and the New York Post's Jon Heyman.

With Ryan McMahon landing on the injured list, José Caballero has another opportunity to play every day.