Effross was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.

The Yankees recalled Effross from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.

The Yankees optioned Effross to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.

The Yankees recalled Effross from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.

Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake said Tuesday that Effross has "thrown the ball really well lately" at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and should be recalled soon, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Effross (back) was activated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.

Effross (back) tossed a scoreless inning for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, allowing one walk and striking out one batter.

The Yankees transferred Effross' (back) rehab assignment from Single-A Tampa to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.

Effross (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Tampa on Wednesday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Effross (back) has been throwing to live hitters for several weeks and is getting close to kicking off a minor-league rehab assignment, per MLB.com.