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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Yankees' key reliever eyes return this week after ‘great' bullpen session
Fernando Cruz had been one of the Yankees' best relievers this season, striking out 37.6% of batters faced with a 2.66 ERA in 21 appearances with the team, and he could be rejoining the team soon. After feeling a snag in his throwing shoulder during a loss against the Mets, Cruz would be placed on the 15-day IL as a precautionary measure to ensure things healed well. Advertisement Eligible to be activated off the IL soon, the Yankees could be getting a huge upgrade for their bullpen as the right-hander felt great in his live bullpen session at Dodger Stadium. With his velocity unaffected and the recovery after the session going well, Fernando Cruz presents a significant upgrade for a group that has been battered over the weekend. Fernando Cruz Could Join the Yankees in Upcoming Homestand Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images The Yankees' bullpen desperately needs some help after this tough series against the Dodgers, and Fernando Cruz is a nice light at the end of the tunnel for them. In just two games, the Yankees' team ERA has ballooned to 3.61, which is eighth in baseball and sixth in the American League. Advertisement Cruz's strikeout stuff is exactly what the team needs right now, as the right-hander was seventh in K% among qualified relievers (37.6%). After throwing his bullpen session and reporting zero issues with his velocity or command, the Yankees could activate him ahead of this upcoming homestand. READ MORE: Yankees call back up demoted pitcher after 5.91 ERA in majors Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Acquired from the Reds for Jose Trevino, Brian Cashman's decision to trade the veteran catcher for bullpen support has paid off brilliantly thus far. In Cincinnati, the right-hander struggled to limit damage contact and avoid free passes, but this year he has been utterly dominant. Advertisement Following the team's final west coast trip, they return to the Bronx to host the Cleveland Guardians for a three-game set, a team eager to win the season series after winning two of three against New York in April. The Yankees conclude this road trip on Sunday Night Baseball against the Dodgers, with Ryan Yarbrough matching up against Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Reuters
3 days ago
- General
- Reuters
Yankees reinstate 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr., RHP Fernando Cruz from IL
June 3 - The New York Yankees reinstated second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. and reliever Fernando Cruz from the injured list on Tuesday. The team also put right-hander Luke Weaver on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Sunday) with a left hamstring strain, recalled right-hander Yerry de los Santos from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, optioned infielder Jorbit Vivas to Triple-A and designated right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment. Chisholm, 27, has not played in the majors since April 29 due to an oblique strain. The former All-Star went 3-for-9 with a double and a stolen base in a three-game rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset. Chisholm batted .181 with seven homers, 17 RBIs and 39 strikeouts in 30 games before landing on the 10-day IL. Cruz, 35, went on the 15-day IL on May 22 with shoulder inflammation. The right-hander is 1-2 with a 2.66 ERA and two saves in 21 appearances out of the bullpen this season. Weaver, 31, is 1-1 with a 1.05 ERA and eight saves in 24 relief appearances this season. He has struck out 24 and walked seven in 25 2/3 innings. The 27-year-old de los Santos has no decisions and a 3.00 ERA in 10 relief appearances for the Yankees this season. Vivas, 24, made his MLB debut on May 2 and batted .156 with one homer and four RBIs in 22 games for New York. Carrasco, 38, signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Yankees in February and went 2-2 with a 5.91 ERA in eight games (six starts). --Field Level Media
Reuters
4 days ago
- General
- Reuters
Report: Yanks closer Luke Weaver could miss 4-6 weeks
June 3 - New York Yankees closer Luke Weaver, who sustained a hamstring injury over the weekend, is expected to be sidelined four to six weeks, ESPN reported on Monday night. After throwing 14 pitches in one inning during an 18-2 loss to the host Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, Weaver stopped warming up to pitch the ninth inning of New York's 7-3 win on Sunday due to hamstring discomfort. New York manager Aaron Boone told reporters after the game that Weaver would undergo testing, and ESPN reported that the right-hander underwent an MRI. Per the report, the length of Weaver's absence will be determined on Tuesday. The Yankees, who lead the American League East by 5 1/2 games, open a three-game series against the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. Weaver, 31, has excelled out of the Yankees' bullpen this season, going 1-1 with a 1.05 ERA and 0.701 WHIP in 24 games spanning 25 2/3 innings. He took over for struggling closer Devin Williams in late April and has eight saves in nine chances this season. Williams, a two-time All-Star, likely will return to the closer role. The 30-year-old right-hander has lowered his ERA from 11.25 to 6.23 with 13 scoreless outings in his last 15 appearances. For the season, the 2020 National League Rookie of the Year is 2-2 with five saves spanning 21 2/3 innings in 25 games. Right-handed reliever Fernando Cruz, 35, is slated to take Weaver's roster spot when the latter is expected to land on the injured list on Tuesday. In 21 relief appearances this season, Cruz is 1-2 with a 2.66 ERA in 23 2/3 innings. Cruz last pitched for New York on May 17 before landing on the IL due to inflammation in his pitching shoulder. --Field Level Media
New York Post
6 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Fernando Cruz throws bullpen session in expected final step before Yankees return
LOS ANGELES — On Saturday, it was the Dodger Stadium mound four and a half hours before first pitch. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free By Tuesday, it could be the Yankee Stadium mound in the late innings. Advertisement Fernando Cruz completed what is expected to be his last step before being activated off the injured list, facing hitters Saturday morning at Dodger Stadium as he comes back from shoulder inflammation. The reliever threw about 17 pitches to Pablo Reyes and J.C. Escarra, and if he recovers well in the coming days, he should be activated off the IL when he is first eligible on Tuesday. 'Everything feels really good, effortless,' Cruz said before the Yankees' 18-12 blowout loss to the Dodgers. 'I wasn't even trying to throw hard and it feels amazing. … Feel really good. Threw all my pitches for strikes. Velocity was there. … Feel really healthy.' 3 Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz pitches against the Mets during a game against the Mets earlier this season. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Advertisement Getting Cruz back will be a big boost for the Yankees bullpen after he had pitched to a 2.66 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 23 ¹/₃ innings before being sidelined. 'I think it was worth it [going on the IL],' Cruz said. 'The pain I was going through needed to be fixed. This time made me even better, I think, from a working standpoint.' Advertisement On a weekend when he received his World Series ring from the Dodgers, Ryan Yarbrough is set to face them in Sunday's series finale. The veteran lefty swingman, who has been a boon for the Yankees so far this season, made 32 relief appearances for the Dodgers last year before they traded him to the Blue Jays at the deadline. 3 Ryan Yarbrough throws a pitch during the first inning of the Yankees' win over the Angels on May 26, 2025. Getty Images The Yankees could have skipped Yarbrough on Sunday and thrown Carlos Rodón on normal rest, especially with an off day Monday. Advertisement Instead, they will keep Yarbrough on turn and give Rodón the extra rest before facing the Guardians on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium, coming off his seven-inning, 105-pitch gem against the Angels. 'Just felt like it was probably best and that puts [Rodón] in line to go Tuesday-Sunday now, which would be a five-day on the next one,' manager Aaron Boone said. 'And obviously, Yarbs is throwing the ball really well.' Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique strain) played in his second rehab game Saturday with Double-A Somerset, going 1-for-3 with a steal and spending six innings at third base. 3 Jazz Chisholm reacts after an injury during the first inning of the Yankees' blowout win over the Orioles on April 29, 2025. AP He could DH on Sunday before likely being activated Tuesday. After crushing two home runs on Friday night, Shohei Ohtani took the mound Saturday afternoon for the equivalent of two innings, facing hitters for the second time since undergoing UCL surgery. Advertisement The Dodgers have said the two-way superstar could return to pitching in games at some point after the All-Star break. A handful of Yankees came out to watch Ohtani throw, including Oswald Peraza, who had his phone out to document it.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Roster shuffle comes as Yankees address bullpen situation
The New York Yankees finally made the roster move Thursday that had been quietly brewing all week. Right-hander Fernando Cruz was officially placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, retroactive to May 19. The team made the announcement prior to their series finale against the Rangers, confirming what manager Aaron Boone had hinted at Wednesday night. Advertisement Cruz told reporters Thursday that an MRI showed no structural damage in his shoulder. The 34-year-old said he believes he can return to the mound in two weeks and even threw off flat ground earlier in the day. It's a positive update for a reliever who had emerged as a reliable middle-inning option for New York before being shut down. New York Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz reacts to giving up a run to the Mets on May 17, 2025, at Yankee Stadium.© Brad Penner-Imagn Images In a corresponding move, the Yankees recalled left-hander Brent Headrick from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The Athletic's Brendan Kuty was the first to report that Headrick would be called up to New York on Thursday. The lefty was spotted in the clubhouse before Thursday's game and will wear No. 47. The 26-year-old was claimed off waivers from the Twins during the offseason and has posted a 3.38 ERA in 10 appearances at Triple-A, striking out 25 batters over 21.1 innings. He gives the Yankees a second left-handed option alongside Tim Hill and could offer length out of the bullpen if needed. Advertisement Cruz had pitched to a 3.27 ERA across 11 innings before the injury, using his signature splitter to generate swings and misses in low-to-mid-leverage spots. With Ian Hamilton struggling and other arms still ramping up from injury, the Yankees will lean on Headrick to help stabilize a bullpen that continues to evolve. Related: Aaron Judge and the Yankees' Response to a Rookie's Big Moment is Telling Related: Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Drops Concerning Injury News After Walk-Off Win
