The New York Yankees announced this morning that free agent reliever Tyler Duffey has signed with the team. Duffey was recently released by the Minnesota Twins. He signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers but opted out on August 28 to become a free agent. Duffey has posted a 4.91 ERA in 40 appearances in 2022. MLB insider Jon Heyman was the first to report the breaking news.Jon Heyman@JonHeymanTyler Duffey is signing with the Yankees. Reliever had 1.88 ERA and 0.79 WHIP in 2020.1360121Tyler Duffey is signing with the Yankees. Reliever had 1.88 ERA and 0.79 WHIP in 2020."Tyler Duffey is signing with the Yankees. Reliever had 1.88 ERA and 0.79 WHIP in 2020." - Jon HeymanWhile Duffey has not had the quality of seasons that he has had in years past, he is nonetheless a reliable depth piece. The Yankees have acquired struggling relievers in years past who turned out to be key pieces in the bullpen. An example of this would be relievers Wandy Peralta and Clay Holmes.Evelyn Halpert@ChavieHalpert@JonHeyman I actually like this, nothing wrong with more depth and Blake could fix him1@JonHeyman I actually like this, nothing wrong with more depth and Blake could fix himFor some fans, it is a wait-and-see approach. The move certainly has the potential to be great. The move also has very little risk, given the contract.Jacques Behar@jacques_behar@JonHeyman Well.. could be something or blow up in their face.. wait and see, I guess@JonHeyman Well.. could be something or blow up in their face.. wait and see, I guessTyler Duffey struggled in 2022 with the Minnesota Twins. This has some fans concerned by the move.Lee W@lee_w18are we just signing any reliever with a pulse? twitter.com/JonHeyman/stat…Jon Heyman@JonHeymanTyler Duffey is signing with the Yankees. Reliever had 1.88 ERA and 0.79 WHIP in 2020.1125Tyler Duffey is signing with the Yankees. Reliever had 1.88 ERA and 0.79 WHIP in 2020.are we just signing any reliever with a pulse? twitter.com/JonHeyman/stat…Ethan@EpicGamer126642@JonHeyman Huh, weird move@JonHeyman Huh, weird moveIt is an interesting move at this point in the season.unavailable@HERSHH13@JonHeyman Lol Yankees picking up the twins trash. Hope it works out18@JonHeyman Lol Yankees picking up the twins trash. Hope it works outOther fans are hopeful that the New York Yankees can fix Duffey's 2022 struggles as he has proven potential.Jake Zimmer 🎙@JakeZimmer12Duffey is fresh off a solid year with Minnesota in 2021, but got shelled this year. I can see this working out. twitter.com/JonHeyman/stat…Jon Heyman@JonHeymanTyler Duffey is signing with the Yankees. Reliever had 1.88 ERA and 0.79 WHIP in 2020.1476131Tyler Duffey is signing with the Yankees. Reliever had 1.88 ERA and 0.79 WHIP in 2020.Duffey is fresh off a solid year with Minnesota in 2021, but got shelled this year. I can see this working out. twitter.com/JonHeyman/stat…Perhaps he could be a late-inning reliever given the team's recent struggles on the back end of the bullpen. Closer Clay Holmes has posted a 10.50 ERA in his last seven appearances.Jesse J. Smith@SanfordJesseS@JonHeyman Former @Twins player goes to NYY, immediately transforms to Mariano Rivera. A tale as old as time.6@JonHeyman Former @Twins player goes to NYY, immediately transforms to Mariano Rivera. A tale as old as time.It is an interesting move by the New York Yankees as they look to find more bullpen arms. Tyler Duffey has proven to be a reliable reliever in years past, perhaps the Yankees can turn his struggling 2022 season around.New York Yankees: What's on Tap?Andrew Benintendi celebrates with Aaron Judge after hitting a home run during last night's New York Yankees v Los Angeles Angels game.The Yankees will wrap up their series in Anahiem against the Los Angeles Angels tonight. First pitch of the series rubbermatch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. EDT. Last night, slugger Aaron Judge carried the Yankees to a win over the Angels to even up the series. Judge blasted his MLB-leading 51st home run.Talkin' Yanks@TalkinYanksAARON JUDGE BLASTS HOMER NUMBER 515954827AARON JUDGE BLASTS HOMER NUMBER 51 https://t.co/thHqiMhJpm"AARON JUDGE BLASTS HOMER NUMBER 51" - Talkin' YanksThe probable pitchers for tonight's game can be seen below.Yankees StarterAngels StarterGerrit Cole - 10-6, 3.31 ERA, 200 SOPatrick Sandoval - 4-9, 3.05 ERA, 120 SOGerrit Cole enters play as the American League's leader in strikeouts with 200. For more news and updates, go to the Sportskeeda Baseball page.