Outfielder Bubba Thompson was claimed by the New York Yankees off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.

The 25-year-old hit .170 (9 for 53) with no homers, 4 RBIs and 4 stolen bases in 37 games with Texas last year. He batted .258 with 6 homers, 34 RBIs and 27 steals in 65 games with Triple-A Round Rock and Omaha.