Yankees place Fernando Cruz on 15-day injured list with elbow discomfort
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:12 PM
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.
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees place Fernando Cruz on IL, add Michael Fulmer with bullpen in desperate shape
- 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.
"As reporters waited for Fernando Cruz after the Yankees’ loss to the Astros on Tuesday, the struggling reliever exited the Bombers’ clubhouse with team trainer Tim Lentych. Aaron Boone waited for the duo at the back of the room, and Cruz then debriefed with a club spokesperson immediately before telling reporters that he felt healthy. “Yeah, I’m feeling good,” the right-hander said Tuesday ...
"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- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 11:12 PMYankees place Fernando Cruz on IL, add Michael Fulmer with bullpen in desperate shape
As reporters waited for Fernando Cruz after the Yankees’ loss to the Astros on Tuesday, the struggling reliever exited the Bombers’ clubhouse with team trainer Tim Lentych. Aaron Boone waited for the duo at the back of the room, and Cruz then debriefed with a club spokesperson immediately before telling reporters that he felt healthy. “Yeah, I’m feeling good,” the right-hander said Tuesday ...
- 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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