The Yankees have signed Lyle Overbay to a minor league contract.
Overbay will be considered as a fill-in for Mark Teixeira, who is not expected to return to the field until some time in May at the earliest because of a torn tendon sheath in his right wrist.
Overbay will compete with Juan Rivera and Dan Johnson for the job at first base.
He was cut by the Red Sox earlier Tuesday.