Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz has partial UCL tear
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 4:20 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz is dealing with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, as announced by manager Aaron Boone on Wednesday. This injury raises concerns that Cruz may need Tommy John surgery, a procedure that often sidelines players for an extended period. The diagnosis adds to the Yankees' ongoing struggles with injuries this season. Boone did not provide an immediate timeline for Cruz's recovery or further medical plans.
- •Fernando Cruz has a partially torn UCL in his right elbow.
- •Manager Aaron Boone confirmed the injury on August 27.
- •Tommy John surgery could be required for Cruz's recovery.
- •Injury may compound Yankees' current roster issues.
- 4:44 AMESPN MLB — Yanks' Cruz has partial UCL tear; surgery on table
- 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz has partial tear of UCL; Tommy John surgery is on the table
"Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz has a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that could require Tommy John surgery, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday.
"The Yankees announced a handful of roster moves prior to Wednesday night's game against the Houston Astros, highlighted by placing reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day IL.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 27, 2026, 4:44 AMYanks' Cruz has partial UCL tear; surgery on table
Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz has a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that could require Tommy John surgery, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 4:12 AMYankees reliever Fernando Cruz has partial tear of UCL; Tommy John surgery is on the table
The Yankees announced a handful of roster moves prior to Wednesday night's game against the Houston Astros, highlighted by placing reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day IL.
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