Yankees' Branden Pinder: Casted off 40-man roster Tuesday

Pinder (elbow) was designated for assignment Tuesday.

Pinder underwent Tommy John surgery in April, so he likely won't be able to pitch for a good chunk of the first half in 2017. Once he does return, however, the 27-year-old will look to claw his way back into the major league bullpen after making his debut in 2015, when he posted a 2.93 ERA in 27.2 innings pitched.