Yankees pitcher Fernando Cruz chooses conservative treatment for partial UCL tear
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 4:27 AM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
New York Yankees relief pitcher Fernando Cruz has opted for a conservative recovery approach after suffering a partial right UCL tear. The 36-year-old was placed on the injured list on August 26, raising initial concerns that he might require season-ending Tommy John surgery. Manager Aaron Boone announced Friday that Cruz has reported improvement and is scheduled to begin a throwing program within the coming days. The team has not yet determined if the pitcher will be available to return to the active roster before the end of the current season. Surgery remains a potential long-term option if the conservative treatment proves ineffective. The Yankees currently hold an 80-60 record, placing the team three games behind the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League East lead.
- •Fernando Cruz avoided immediate surgery for his partial right UCL tear.
- •The pitcher will begin a throwing program in the next few days.
- •The Yankees remain 3.0 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays for the division lead.
- •A final decision on the status of Cruz for the remainder of the season remains pending.
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