The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired right-handed pitcher A.J. Cole from the Washington Nationals in exchange for cash considerations.

The New York Yankees on Thursday announced the creation of the Yankees Honor Row, a monthly initiative that throughout the 2018 season will honor community-based organizations committed to making a positive difference by hosting them in the Judge's Chambers seating section at Yankee Stadium.

Today the Yankees signed 1B/OF Adam Lind to a minor league contract. He will report tomorrow to the Yankees' Player Development Complex in Tampa, Florida, for extended spring training.

Prior to tonight's game, the Yankees made the following roster moves.

The New York Yankees will return home on Monday, April 16, for the first game of a 10-game homestand at Yankee Stadium. The stretch will feature the Yankees' first Interleague action of the season, with two games against the Miami Marlins (Mon.-Tues., April 16-17), followed by four games against the Toronto Blue Jays (Thurs.-Sun., April 19-22) and four games against the Yankees' 2017 Wild Card Game opponents, the Minnesota Twins (Mon.-Thurs., April 23-26).

The Yankees have acquired INF/OF L.J. Mazzilli from the New York Mets in exchange for OF Kendall Coleman.

On Friday, RHP Ben Heller underwent "Tommy John" surgery, which also involved removing a bone spur from his right elbow.

OF Trayce Thompson was claimed off waivers today by the Oakland Athletics.

Prior to today's game, the Yankees made the following roster moves.