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Yankees Place Fernando Cruz on IL, Call Up Brent Headrick

The standout reliever is sidelined with shoulder inflammation but is expected to return in early June as the team reshapes its bullpen.

FIL EPHOTO: May 17, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Fernando Cruz (63) pitches against the New York Mets during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images/File Photo
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New York Yankees pitcher Fernando Cruz celebrates after striking out San Diego Padres' Manny Machado during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Overview

  • Fernando Cruz has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, retroactive to May 19, following intensified discomfort after his May 17 outing against the Mets.
  • Imaging and an MRI revealed no structural damage, and Cruz has begun light throwing with the goal of returning to the roster on June 3.
  • To fill the bullpen gap, the Yankees have recalled left-hander Brent Headrick from Triple-A, who impressed earlier this season with 5 1/3 scoreless innings in the majors.
  • Cruz has been a key contributor to the Yankees' bullpen, posting a 2.66 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 21 appearances, with his splitter being a standout pitch.
  • The Yankees are managing bullpen workloads carefully, leaning on arms like Luke Weaver and Jonathan Loáisiga, while monitoring Ian Hamilton's recent struggles.