The Pittsburgh Pirates added right-hander Dennis Santana to their active roster before Thursday’s game at the St. Louis Cardinals, the latest move in their bullpen shakeup.

The 28-year-old Santana, claimed Tuesday off waivers from the New York Yankees, adds another veteran arm to the relief corps. The 28-year-old has a 10-14 record, 5.34 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in seven major league seasons, with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, New York Mets and Yankees.

Santana was 2-0 with a 6.26 ERA and 1.35 WHIP, 19 strikeouts against 10 walks in 27⅓ innings over 23 games for the Yankees before being designated for assignment on Sunday.

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To make room for Santana on the active roster, the Pirates optioned righty reliever Ryder Ryan to Triple-A Indianapolis. Infielder Alika Williams (wrist), who is on the 10-day injured list, also begins a rehabilitation assignment with Indianapolis.

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