TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 17: Chase Hampton #86 poses for a photo during New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 17, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Getty
TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 18: Chase Hampton #86 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait during the New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 18, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Getty
TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 17: Chase Hampton #86 poses for a photo during New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 17, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Getty
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 25: Spencer Jones #78 and Luis Garcia Jr. #26 of the New York Yankees celebrate after scoring two runs during the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in game two of their doubleheader at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) Getty
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 25: Alexander Cornielle #97 celebrates with Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees after the game against the Baltimore Orioles in game two of a double-header at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) Getty
The New York Yankees designated right-hander Chase Hampton for assignment on Sept. 7. The Washington Nationals claimed him off waivers.
On Saturday, the Nationals announced they designated Hampton for assignment, according to his MiLB.com transactions tracker.
GettyTAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 17: Chase Hampton #86 poses for a photo during New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 17, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
The Yankees designated Hampton, 25, for assignment on Sept. 7 to clear a 40-man roster spot for Aaron Judge , who returned from an 84-game injured list stint.
Hampton was once a top-100 prospect according to multiple publications. Unfortunately, injuries have derailed his career. Notably, he underwent Tommy John surgery last year.
GettyTAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 18: Chase Hampton #86 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait during the New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 18, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
"He's really talented and has got a chance to be a really good pitcher and this doesn't stop that. This just puts a pause on it," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said last year . "But I think in his mind, dealing with some of the things he's had to deal with over the last year-plus, I think there's a little bit of, 'Let's get fixed and get back on the trail.'… Long road back, but doesn't change what a talented guy he is."
Hampton posted a rough 8.18 ERA over 55 innings in the Yankees organization this year. He hasn't pitched in the majors.
GettyTAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 17: Chase Hampton #86 poses for a photo during New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 17, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
New York selected Hampton in the sixth round of the 2022 MLB Draft out of Texas Tech University.
The right-hander has a career 4.89 ERA with 217 strikeouts over 180 1/3 minor-league innings.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 25: Spencer Jones #78 and Luis Garcia Jr. #26 of the New York Yankees celebrate after scoring two runs during the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in game two of their doubleheader at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
The Yankees are coming off a 6-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles . Because of inclement weather, they played a doubleheader against the Orioles on Friday and will finish the series on Sunday after an off day on Saturday.
New York is 5-5 in its last 10 games. Sunday's game against the Orioles will be the club's final game of the regular season.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 25: Alexander Cornielle #97 celebrates with Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees after the game against the Baltimore Orioles in game two of a double-header at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
On Tuesday, the Yankees will host the Boston Red Sox for Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series.
It's a best-of-three series. The winner will take on the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS.
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