Yankees place pitcher Cruz on IL; Fulmer signed before Astros game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 8:38 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 on August 26, prior to their game against the Houston Astros. Cruz's injury follows a recent save opportunity mishap, contributing to a 9-7 loss to the Astros. In response to the injury, the Yankees signed free agent reliever Michael Fulmer to a major-league contract and recalled rookie right-hander Elmer Rodriguez from Triple-A. Additionally, reliever Bradley Hammer was optioned to Triple-A after appearing in three games since his call-up.
- •Yankees lose Cruz to the injured list on August 26.
- •Cruz has a 3.13 ERA in 61 appearances this season.
- •Fulmer, an All-Star in 2017, was signed after his release.
- •Rodriguez will start for the Yankees against the Astros.
- •Hammer has been optioned to Triple-A after three appearances.
- 8:38 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees lose standout pitcher to IL; former All-Star signs
"The New York Yankees and Houston Astros are playing a three-game series this week at Yankee Stadium.
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