Yankees reinstate RHP Keynan Middleton from IL

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The New York Yankees reinstated right-handed reliever Keynan Middleton from the 15-day injured list on Friday.

The Yankees optioned right-hander Yoendrys Gomez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move.

The Yankees (81-78), eliminated from playoff contention, began a season-ending three-game series at the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.

Middleton, 29, had