Yankees place Fernando Cruz on 15-day injured list with elbow discomfort
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Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The New York Yankees placed reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow discomfort. This decision came after Cruz allowed his fifth home run since the All-Star break in a game on Tuesday. In response to Cruz’s injury, the Yankees signed Michael Fulmer and recalled Elmer Rodríguez from Triple-A to start Wednesday’s game against the Astros. Cruz has struggled recently, posting a 5.52 ERA over his last 17 appearances. This marks the 17th instance of a Yankee going on the injured list this season.
- •Fernando Cruz is 4-6 with a 3.13 ERA in 61 appearances this season.
- •Michael Fulmer is added to the active roster after signing a major league contract.
- •Elmer Rodríguez is called up from Triple-A for his fifth career start.
- •Cruz has allowed five home runs since the All-Star break with a 5.52 ERA recently.
- •Ryan Weathers also recently landed on the injured list with a left forearm strain.
- 11:05 PMESPN MLB — Yankees put Cruz on IL, sign Fulmer to contract
- 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees place slumping reliever Fernando Cruz on 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort
"The New York Yankees placed slumping reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort on Wednesday, a day after the right-hander allowed his fifth homer since the All-Star break. Putting Cruz on the injured list was among five moves the Yankees before tonight's game against the Astros. New York signed Michael Fulmer to a major league contract and added him to its active roster and recalled Elmer Rodríguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start Wednesday's game.
"The Yankees placed slumping reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort on Wednesday. New York also signed Michael Fulmer to a major league contract.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 26, 2026, 11:05 PMYankees put Cruz on IL, sign Fulmer to contract
The Yankees placed slumping reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort on Wednesday. New York also signed Michael Fulmer to a major league contract.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 9:43 PMYankees place slumping reliever Fernando Cruz on 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort
The New York Yankees placed slumping reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort on Wednesday, a day after the right-hander allowed his fifth homer since the All-Star break. Putting Cruz on the injured list was among five moves the Yankees before tonight's game against the Astros. New York signed Michael Fulmer to a major league contract and added him to its active roster and recalled Elmer Rodríguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start Wednesday's game.
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