The New York Yankees dropped a 9-7 decision to the Houston Astros on Tuesday night and immediately turned their attention to the next game in the series.

Before Wednesday’s contest, the club announced several roster moves designed to stabilize a bullpen that had just taken another hit.

The most notable addition was 33-year-old right-hander Michael Fulmer, who agreed to a major-league contract after electing free agency from the Los Angeles Angels. Fulmer will join the active roster right away.

The signing came after New York placed right-hander Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort.

At the same time the Yankees optioned right-hander Bradley Hanner to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and recalled right-hander Elmer Rodríguez, who is scheduled to start Wednesday against Houston.

Fulmer’s stay with the Angels was brief. Designated for assignment after three appearances, he logged 3.1 scoreless innings and struck out four batters.

The Mets selected him in the first round of the 2011 draft, but he did not reach the majors until 2016 with Detroit. He spent six seasons with the Tigers and has now compiled nine years of big-league service.

In that span, he has made one All-Star team and posted a 37-50 record, a 3.92 ERA and 582 strikeouts.

The Yankees enter Wednesday at 74-57, the second-best mark in the American League. They sit 3.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East.

After two more games against the Astros they open a four-game weekend set against the Boston Red Sox that includes a Saturday doubleheader. Adding a veteran arm with recent scoreless work gives manager Aaron Boone another option as the club tries to stay within striking distance of first place.

Fulmer’s experience and recent effectiveness make him a low-risk, potentially high-reward piece for a team that has already used a long list of relievers this season.

Whether he can help the Yankees close out the Astros series and then handle the Red Sox will be the first test of the latest midseason addition.