Latest Yankees injuries and transactions
Fernando Cruz (RHP) is on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation since May 22 (retroactive to May 19), expected to return in June. He accompanied the team on its West Coast trip, threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on May 28, and is scheduled for live batting practice on May 31, with potential activation during the upcoming homestand.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. (INF) is on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain since May 2 (retroactive to April 30), expected to return in early June. He played in a Minor League rehab game on May 29, is expected to play again and potentially DH on June 1, setting up activation on June 3, with manager Aaron Boone indicating he may play third base upon return.
Giancarlo Stanton (DH) is on the 60-day injured list with torn tendons in both elbows since March 24 (transferred on May 1), expected to return in June. He traveled to Tampa to take live at-bats and simulate game situations, took about six or seven at-bats on May 30, and may begin a Minor League rehab assignment or remain in Tampa; manager Aaron Boone indicated he is unlikely to be MLB-ready in the first week of June.
Luis Gil (RHP) is on the 60-day injured list with a right lat strain since March 24, expected return possibly June/July. He threw 15 pitches from a bullpen mound on May 30, his first since February 28, and will follow a schedule of bullpens and live batting practice to build stamina.
Jake Cousins (RHP) is on the 60-day injured list with a right forearm strain since March 27, expected return in June. Imaging showed no significant concerns; he threw a side session of about 30 pitches on May 24 and traveled to Tampa to continue building workload as of May 30.
JT Brubaker (RHP) is on the 60-day injured list with fractured ribs since March 24, expected return possibly June. He made rehab appearances, including pitching 2 2/3 innings for Double-A Somerset on May 23 and four scoreless innings on May 29.
Marcus Stroman (RHP) is on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation since April 12, expected return in June. He has persistent discomfort but no structural damage; he threw a side session on May 24 and is scheduled for a bullpen session.
Oswaldo Cabrera (3B) is on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle fracture since May 13, expected return likely 2026. He underwent surgery on May 15 to repair the fracture and ligament damage, and manager Aaron Boone stated he is unlikely to return this season.
Gerrit Cole (RHP) is on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow ligament tear since March 22, expected return in 2026. He underwent Tommy John surgery on March 11, which included a UCL reconstruction and internal brace, and expects to resume playing catch in August for a 14-month recovery.
Chase Hampton (RHP) is recovering from Tommy John surgery, expected return in 2026, with hopes to return to game action in May or June of that year.
On May 22, Fernando Cruz was placed on the 15-day injured list, and Brent Headrick was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
On May 19, Tyler Matzek elected free agency in lieu of accepting an outright assignment.
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