Yankees recall Yovanny Cruz before Cubs game amid roster changes
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:23 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The New York Yankees are facing the Chicago Cubs in a series and previously secured a 2-0 victory to improve their record to 62-48. Ahead of the second game, the Yankees announced the recall of pitcher Yovanny Cruz from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, filling the vacancy created by the trade of Camilo Doval to the Pirates. The Yankees acquired minor league catcher Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Luis Cruz in exchange for Doval, who struggled in late-game scenarios. The roster moves indicate a shift in strategy as the team competes in the ongoing series against the Cubs.
- •Yankees defeated Cubs 2-0, improving to 62-48.
- •Yovanny Cruz recalled from Triple-A for the Cubs series.
- •Camilo Doval traded to the Pirates for two minor league players.
- •Cruz has not allowed a run in his limited MLB appearances this season.
- •Yankees aim for continued success against the Cubs in ongoing series.
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"The New York Yankees got a gem from pitcher Will Warren on Friday night, earning a 2-0 win over the Chicago Cubs in their series opener. On Saturday night, Max Fried will take the mound for New York, while the Cubs will counter with David Peterson. Ahead of first pitch, Yankees manager Aaron Boone made […] The post New York Yankees Make Jose Caballero Change During Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The New York Yankees are currently taking on the Chicago Cubs in a series that features two historic MLB franchises. New York defeated the Cubs 2-0 on Friday evening to improve to 62-48. Ahead of game two of the Cubs-Yankees series, New York announced a piece of roster news, which is separate from the trade […] The post New York Yankees Announce Roster News During Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The New York Yankees are currently taking on the Chicago Cubs in a series that features two historic MLB franchises. New York defeated the Cubs 2-0 on Friday evening to improve to 62-48. Ahead of game two of the Cubs-Yankees series, New York announced a piece of roster news, which is separate from the trade […] The post New York Yankees Announce Roster News Before Cubs Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 1:23 AMNew York Yankees Make Jose Caballero Change During Cubs Series
The New York Yankees got a gem from pitcher Will Warren on Friday night, earning a 2-0 win over the Chicago Cubs in their series opener. On Saturday night, Max Fried will take the mound for New York, while the Cubs will counter with David Peterson. Ahead of first pitch, Yankees manager Aaron Boone made […] The post New York Yankees Make Jose Caballero Change During Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 12:59 AMNew York Yankees Announce Roster News During Cubs Series
The New York Yankees are currently taking on the Chicago Cubs in a series that features two historic MLB franchises. New York defeated the Cubs 2-0 on Friday evening to improve to 62-48. Ahead of game two of the Cubs-Yankees series, New York announced a piece of roster news, which is separate from the trade […] The post New York Yankees Announce Roster News During Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 12:59 AMNew York Yankees Announce Roster News Before Cubs Game
The New York Yankees are currently taking on the Chicago Cubs in a series that features two historic MLB franchises. New York defeated the Cubs 2-0 on Friday evening to improve to 62-48. Ahead of game two of the Cubs-Yankees series, New York announced a piece of roster news, which is separate from the trade […] The post New York Yankees Announce Roster News Before Cubs Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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