The New York Yankees are shuffling their bullpen once again following a tough 7-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. In a swift move, right-hander Yerry De los Santos was called up from Triple-A, pitched two innings of relief, and was promptly optioned back to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre the same day.

This constant adjustment highlights the relentless pursuit of a winning formula in the high-stakes American League East. The move creates an immediate vacancy, and all signs point to right-hander Angel Chivilli getting the call for Wednesday's game. Acquired from the Rockies last December, Chivilli has been dominant in Triple-A, posting 8 1/3 scoreless innings with just two hits allowed and nine strikeouts.

De los Santos was filling the spot of Jake Bird, whose ERA ballooned to 7.71 after surrendering a crucial three-run homer to Mike Trout in Monday's wild 11-10 victory. Manager Aaron Boone emphasized the move was primarily about needing a fresh arm for coverage, while still expressing confidence in Bird's ability to contribute down the line.

With the bullpen in a state of flux, every outing is an audition. The Yankees are banking on Chivilli's hot streak to provide stability as they look to bounce back and solidify their pitching staff for the long grind of the season.