The New York Yankees have claimed outfielder Darnell McDonald off waivers from the Boston Red Sox, McDonald announced on his personal Twitter account.

"Just got off the phone w/ Mr. Cashman Happy to announce I'm a new member of the N.Y.Y. #Happy4th #blessed," tweeted McDonald.

To make room for the 33 year-old outfielder, the Yankees have designated Chris Schwinden for assignment. Schwinden, a 25 year-old reliever, has spent time pitching in the minors for four different organizations this season. He also appeared in three games for the New York Mets.

McDonald was batting .214 with two home runs and nine RBI for Boston this season before being designated for assignment. The versatile veteran, who can play all three outfield positions, has a .248 career batting average with 19 home runs in six major league seasons.

This move adds another solid veteran to New York's outfield depth, which has been hampered by Brett Gardner's injury that has limited him to just nine games this season.

New York's current group of outfielders consists of Curtis Granderson, Nick Swisher, Andruw Jones, Raul Ibanez, and Dewayne Wise, with Gardner on the disabled list.

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