New York designated LHP Clay Rapada for assignment to make room for Overbay, whose contract was selected from the minors.

WSJ: A host of new faces as Red Sox-Yankees open season

The New York Yankees infielder was a member of the Colorado Rockies until nine days ago, when he was designated for assignment to make room for prized prospect Nolan Arenado.

WSJ: Nelson returns to Colorado as member of Yankees

To make room on the 40-man roster, New York designated righty Cody Eppley for assignment.

WSJ: Robertson out for Yankees series against A's

To make room on the 40-man roster for Demel, the Yankees designated RHP Danny Otero for assignment.

WSJ: Hughes to start season on Yankees' disabled list