Bruney went 5-0 with a 3.92 ERA in 44 games for the Yankees last season. In 39 innings, he struck out 36 and walked 23.
After being released by the Diamondbacks on May 20, 2006, Bruney signed with the Yankees as a free agent on July 1, 2006. In four seasons with the Yankees, he went 12-3 with a 3.25 ERA in 153 appearances.