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How the Yankees Proceed After Fernando Cruz’s Injury

Peyton Youse
August 29, 2026

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees’ pitching staff suffered another blow on Wednesday, as reliever Fernando Cruz was ruled out for 2026 with a torn UCL in his right elbow. Cruz, 36, joins a long list of Yankee pitchers who have missed time this season. That list includes starters Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, Max Fried, Ryan Weathers, […]