The Cubs acquired Poteet from the Yankees on Tuesday in exchange for Cody Bellinger and cash consideration, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
The Yankees optioned Poteet to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.
The Yankees recalled Poteet from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.
Poteet is expected to join the Yankees ahead of Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.
The Yankees activated Poteet (triceps) from the 60-day injured list Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Poteet (triceps) has posted a 2.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB over 12 innings through four minor-league rehab appearances.
Poteet (triceps) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Tuesday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
Poteet (triceps) threw 25 pitches in live batting practice Saturday, per MLB.com.
The Yankees transferred Poteet (triceps) to the 60-day injured list Thursday.
Poteet (tricep) said Wednesday that he will throw his second full bullpen session Thursday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.