The New York Yankees add right-handed reliever Bradley Hanner to the 40-man roster, a move that keeps him in the organization and brings him closer to a major league call-up. Hanner, 27, has been pitching at the Triple-A level. He has an opt-out clause in his contract, and reports state that he activated that clause. According to the Yankees’ decision, they nullify the opt-out by placing him on the 40-man roster. The team also immediately options Hanner after the roster addition, meaning he does not join the active major league bullpen right away. The move effectively preserves the Yankees’ control of Hanner while allowing him to continue working in the minors.