Acce s the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. HOUSTON Two years ago, the Yankees arrived here with two hotshot prospects as Sept. 1 call-ups in Ja son Domnguez and Austin Wells. This time around, their promotions are not as flashy, Buck Williams Jersey though they should be impactful for the final month of their playoff push. Ryan Yarbrough was activated from the injured list Monday ahead of Tuesdays series opener against the Astros, giving the Yankees a second lefty out of the bullpen alongside Tim Hill and one who can provide length. J.C. Escarra was also called up from Triple-A to temporarily fill the extra position player spot as Austin Slater finishes off a rehab a signment. Ryan Yarbrough throws a pitch during the Yankees June 18 game against the Angels. Robert Sabo for the NY Post Explore More Slater is expected to play another game at Triple-A on Tuesday before he . Yarbrough had and pitched well before landing on the IL in June, but the crafty veteran will return as a reliever with the ability to pitch multiple innings, though Aaron Boone could also use him in a high-leverage spot against lefties. He was huge for us in whatever role, Boone said. He was really a valuable part of our pitching staff and excited to get him back. Slater, meanwhile, will give Boone another option to hit left-handers alongside Amed Rosario, with the Yankees bringing both players in at the trade deadline to help give them better versatility off the bench. Ryan Yarbrough throws a pitch during the Yankees June 18 game against the Red Sox. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post Were so much more flexible and so much more able to maneuver on the bench now and gain matchups, Boone said. Austins one of those guys. Him and Rosario coming in, the succe s theyve had against left-handed pitching, just gives us another added dimension and more depth from a position player standpoint. After getting hit around on his rehab a signment and then knocking off some rust in his first game back, Fernando Cruz looks like himself again. CHECK OUT THE AND The reliever got five outs Sunday, including an inning-ending double play after relieving Luis Gil, to give him three scorele s outings during the White Sox series. He looks really good, Boone said. Another strong [five]-out performance [Sunday] where he was in the zone, getting ahead and then when he gets ahead of you, youre in some trouble. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Boone made a quick pit stop on the way to Houston, flying to North Carolina to be in Chapel Hill on Monday night for the UNC football opener against TCU. One of Boones sons, Brandon, is a student a sistant on Bill Belichicks staff. Taurean Prince Jersey