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Yankees' Fernando Cruz considers Tommy John surgery for elbow injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:43 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Yankees' Fernando Cruz considers Tommy John surgery for elbow injury

Summary

New York Yankees pitcher Fernando Cruz has been placed on the injured list due to right elbow discomfort. He has been diagnosed with a partial tear of the UCL, and manager Aaron Boone mentioned that Tommy John surgery is a possibility. Cruz has had a turbulent August, with a 3.13 ERA over the season and a recent spike in earned runs. The Yankees may need to fill his role if he undergoes surgery, as he has been a versatile contributor to their bullpen this season.

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•Fernando Cruz is diagnosed with a partial tear of the UCL.
•He is on the injured list and has struggled in August.
•Cruz has posted a 3.13 ERA this season.
•Tommy John surgery is a consideration according to manager Aaron Boone.
•Cruz has pitched in multiple innings this season.

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