Yankees place Fernando Cruz on injured list, make roster changes

The New York Yankees have placed right-hander Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow discomfort. This injury comes as the Yankees face several existing pitching issues, with Max Fried and Ryan Weathers also on the IL. To address this situation, the Yankees optioned Bradley Hanner to Triple-A and recalled Elmer Rodríguez, who is set to start against the Houston Astros. Additionally, the team signed Michael Fulmer and placed Kervin Castro on the 60-day IL, emphasizing the pressure on the pitching staff as the postseason race tightens.

• 7:53 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees lose another player to IL, make several roster moves