 Due to the emergence of Héctor Sánchez, Whiteside did not expect to return to the Giants after 2012. "I didn 't really think I'd be back with the Giants. Love that team and love that organization. They 've got a good thing going there. Good group of guys and I've enjoyed the time I 've spent there." On November 5, 2012, Whiteside was claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees, agreeing to terms with them on a one-year contract worth $ 625,000 in the Major Leagues and $ 200,000 in the Minors on November 26. Just two days later, the Yankees designated Whiteside for assignment to make room for Andy Pettitte. On December 3, he was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.
