Yankees recall Yovanny Cruz from Triple-A to bolster bullpen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:39 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The New York Yankees have recalled right-hander Yovanny Cruz from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ahead of their game against the Detroit Tigers. This decision follows the Yankees' struggles, having lost five consecutive games and eight of their last ten. Cruz has made two scoreless appearances in the majors this year and is expected to provide immediate relief after the bullpen was stretched for over seven innings in Monday's loss. He will replace Yerry De los Santos, who was sent back to Triple-A after allowing two unearned runs in his last outing.
- •Yankees struggling with five straight losses and eight of ten overall.
- •Cruz had 2.1 scoreless innings in the majors this season.
- •De los Santos returns to Triple-A after a brief MLB stint.
- •Cruz had a 3.18 ERA in Triple-A but struggled with walks.
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees recall Yovanny Cruz to shore up bullpen
"The rookie fireballer returns to the Bronx after a couple of scoreless appearances in Triple-A.
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