Wil Nieves made the New York Yankees' opening-day roster as a third catcher when the team made moves Saturday to get down to the 25-man active limit. Nieves, who is out of options, is a backup to starter Jorge Posada and reserve Kelly Stinnett. Pitchers Aaron Small (hamstring) and Octavio Dotel (recovering from elbow surgery) were placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 24, and pitcher Carl Pavano (back and buttocks) was placed on the DL retroactive to March 28.