According to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Twitter page, the team has signed infielder Eric Bruntlett to a Minor League contract. He will be activated tonight the Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate and start at third base.

Bruntlett, 32, was released by the Washington Nationals earlier this month. He did not play with the Big League club in 2010. Bruntlett has a lifetime .231/.303/.330 in 7 season with the Astros and Phillies.