The New York Yankees are in desperate need of left-handed bullpen help ahead of Opening Day. After signing a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday

Tommy Kahnle’s third stint with the Yankees is officially coming to an end. The veteran right-hander is close to signing a one-year deal with the Tigers in free agency, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

During the New York Yankees’ postseason run last year, manager Aaron Boone didn’t really trust many relievers. He handed most leads to Luke Weaver, and two or three pitchers were mostly used to pave the way for him.