The Twins outrighted Gearrin to their alternate training site Sunday.
Gearrin was designated for assignment by the Twins on Thursday.
The Twins selected Gearrin's contract from their alternate training site Sunday.
Gearrin did not make Minnesota's 30-man Opening Day roster, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Gearrin was included in Minnesota's 60-man player pool ahead of summer camp before the 2020 season begins, MLB.com reports.
Gearrin signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Monday as a non-roster invitee.
Gearrin's toe tap has been determined by league officials to be within the rules, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Gearrin was added to the active roster after the team's contest Friday.
Gearrin was claimed off waivers by the Yankees on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Gearrin will serve as the opener Wednesday at Tampa Bay, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.