Yankees face bullpen adjustments after Fernando Cruz elbow injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz is on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow discomfort, announced prior to their game against Houston. Cruz's recent performance was affected, giving up two runs, including a game-tying home run. In related moves, the Yankees optioned reliever Bradley Hanner to Triple-A and added Michael Fulmer to the roster, while Kervin Castro was transferred to the 60-day IL. The team will need to strategize around these changes moving forward.
- •Cruz placed on 15-day injured list due to elbow discomfort.
- •Hanner optioned to Triple-A after Tuesday's loss against the Astros.
- •Michael Fulmer signed to a big-league contract and added to the roster.
- •Kervin Castro transferred to the 60-day injured list.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — After Fernando Cruz injury, what could Yankees bullpen look like?
"The stout Yankees bullpen will now have to overcome an injury to Fernando Cruz. How long could he be out?
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