Yankees recall Cole Figueroa; option Jose Pirela to Triple-A

The Yankees recalled infielder Cole Figueroa from Triple-A on Thursday, the team announced. Figueroa hit .233 with six RBI in 43 at-bats last season for the Rays.

To make room for Figueroa, the team optioned infielder Jose Pirela to Triple-A. Pirela was hitting .212 with one home run and four RBI in 66 at-bats this season.