The Yankees added Poteet to their roster to start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

Poteet will be called up to start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader at Cleveland, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

The Yankees optioned Poteet to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.

Poteet is a candidate to join the Yankees' Opening Day rotation with Gerrit Cole (elbow) expected to be sidelined for 1-to-2 months to begin the season, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Poteet signed a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Yankees on Thursday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Poteet was released by the Royals on Saturday.

The Royals signed Poteet to a minor-league contract Thursday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Poteet (elbow) was activated off the 60-day injured list and outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Poteet will undergo Tommy John surgery on his injured elbow, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Poteet (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.