Yankees' Domingo German: Heads back to Triple-A

German was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

German will lose his spot in the Yankees bullpen with Adam Warren (shoulder) cleared to return from the 10-day disabled list in a corresponding move. During his second stint with the big club, German made four appearances and gave up five runs (four earned) while striking out 10 batters over eight innings.