US EditionYankees put RHP Fernando Cruz on IL with strained oblique; C Austin Wells out with finger issue
- On June 30, 2025, the New York Yankees placed right-handed reliever Fernando Cruz on the injured list for 15 days due to a left oblique strain.
- Cruz suffered the setback during his pregame exercises involving a medicine ball, marking his second stint on the injured list this season after previously dealing with shoulder inflammation.
- The Yankees promoted right-handed pitcher Geoff Hartlieb from Triple-A Scranton to replace Cruz in the bullpen, while CJ Alexander was removed from the 40-man roster to make room for Hartlieb.
- In 2025, Cruz posted a 3.00 ERA while recording 54 strikeouts across 33 innings, largely thanks to his effective splitter against hitters who managed just a.136 batting average against the pitch. Meanwhile, Hartlieb demonstrated a 3.34 ERA and maintained a strikeout rate of 26.2% during his time in Triple-A.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed confidence in Hartlieb's abilities and hopes Cruz recovers soon, while the team manages injuries including catcher Austin Wells's finger circulatory tests.
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Hartford Courant
NY Daily NewsYankees’ Fernando Cruz returns to IL, Austin Wells has circulation issue
The Yankees’ bullpen suffered a blow before their series-opener in Toronto on Monday, as Fernando Cruz returned to the injured list with a left oblique strain. The move is retroactive to June 28 and marks Cruz’s second stint on the IL this season. He previously missed time in late May and early June with right shoulder inflammation. Aaron Boone said that Cruz sustained his latest injury while using a medicine ball on Sunday, per MLB.com’s Bryan …
The Press of Atlantic City
Yankees put RHP Fernando Cruz on IL with strained oblique; C Austin Wells out with finger issue
The New York Yankees put right-hander Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list Monday because of a strained left oblique and selected righty Geoff Hartlieb from Triple-A. Catcher Austin Wells was out of the lineup for a second straight day…
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Marietta Daily JournalYankees place RHP Fernando Cruz (oblique) on IL
The New York Yankees placed reliever Fernando Cruz on the injured list Monday with a left oblique strain.
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