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
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.
- •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.
- 1:43 PMYahoo Sports — Tommy John Surgery 'On The Table' For Yankees' Fernando Cruz
"The New York Yankees could lose Fernando Cruz for the rest of the year
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