Cousins was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday.

The Yankees selected Cousins' contract from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday.

The Yankees are expected to call up Cousins prior to Monday's game in Arizona, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Cousins was traded from the White Sox to the Yankees on Sunday in return for cash considerations.

Cousins signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox on Tuesday.

Cousins was designated for assignment by the Astros on Tuesday.

The Astros activated Cousins (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Sugar Land after acquiring him off waivers from the Brewers on Monday.

The Astros claimed Cousins (shoulder) off waivers from the Brewers on Monday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Cousins (shoulder) began a rehab assignment in Triple-A Nashville on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Cousins (shoulder) began a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Saturday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.