The Yankees added to their catching depth by trading for San Francisco’s Rob Brantly in exchange for cash considerations. The 31-year-old is part of the Yankees’ 60-player pool and was sent to the alternate site in Scranton.

Brantly appeared in just one game this season before being designated for assignment by the Giants on Monday.

Boone said Kyle Higashioka is “getting real close” to returning to the Yankees from an oblique strain. With the Yankees in the midst of playing seven games in five days, they could activate Higashioka and designate Eric Kratz for assignment to free up space on the 40-man roster for an additional pitcher.