Yangervis Solarte makes team; Nunez optioned

The Yankees have announced that Yangervis Solarte won the final back-up infield spot after having an impressive Spring Training.

The final spot came down to Solarte and Nunez. After failing to make the team, the Yankees have assigned Nunez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Solarte hit .429 with 2 home runs and 9 runs batted in this spring.