New York announced the move on Monday. The 37-year-old Maeda had been pitching for Triple-A Iowa, the top minor league affiliate for the Chicago Cubs, but he was released on Saturday.

Maeda was designated for assignment by the Tigers in May and had been pitching for the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate before being released.

The New York Yankees have signed right-hander Kenta Maeda to a Minor League contract. Maeda, 37, has gone 68-56 with six saves and a 4.20 ERA (986.2IP, 873H, 486R/460ER, 285BB, 1,055K, 142HR) in 226 career games (172 starts) over nine Major League seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2016-19),