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Yankees Bullpen Hit By Injury Crisis
27 Aug
Summary
- Fernando Cruz placed on injured list with elbow discomfort.
- Veteran Michael Fulmer signed to major league deal.
- Other pitchers like Weathers, Schmidt, and Gil are also dealing with injuries or reliability issues.
The New York Yankees' already thin bullpen has suffered another blow with Fernando Cruz being placed on the injured list due to right elbow discomfort. This occurred after a recent outing that contributed to a loss. The specifics of Cruz's injury were not immediately disclosed by the club as of Wednesday.
In a corresponding roster move, the Yankees signed veteran right-handed pitcher Michael Fulmer to a major league contract and activated him. Fulmer, the 2016 Rookie of the Year, has had previous stints with the Tigers, Giants, and Angels this season, posting a 2.93 ERA in 43 Triple-A innings.
Cruz's recent performance has shown a decline, with the 33-year-old allowing at least one earned run in seven of his last 16 appearances since mid-July. This situation highlights the club's hopes of avoiding bullpen attrition after making no additions at the trade deadline.
Compounding these issues, other pitchers such as David Bednar, Paul Blackburn, and Brent Headrick, while effective, are facing workload concerns. Potential reinforcements like Ryan Weathers (IL, flexor strain), Clarke Schmidt (returning from Tommy John surgery), and Luis Gil (Triple-A performance, major league unreliability) present uncertainties for the Yankees' pitching strategy.
