Yankees add Justin Topa amid pitching injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The New York Yankees have signed right-hander Justin Topa as a response to injuries affecting their pitching staff. Key pitchers Fernando Cruz and Ryan Weathers have recently been sidelined, adding urgency for the Yankees to find a solution. Topa, who has struggled this season with an 8.05 ERA, has experience as a depth reliever, showing potential with a career 4.27 ERA and a solid ground-ball rate. He previously excelled with the Seattle Mariners in 2023 and the Minnesota Twins in 2025, but has faced challenges this year due to diminished velocity and control issues. The Yankees hope their development staff can help him regain his effectiveness.
- •Justin Topa joins the Yankees after recent pitching injuries.
- •Topa has an 8.05 ERA this season in 19 innings with the Twins.
- •He previously recorded a 2.61 ERA with the Mariners in 2023.
- •Topa's sinker and sweeper need improvement to unlock his potential.
- •Yankees aim to stabilize pitching staff as injuries mount.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Topa could be more than just a short-term fix for the Yankees
"The Yankees are taking a chance on the sinker-sweeper Topa, and both pitches have room to improve this year,
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