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April 18: OF Taylor Trammell claimed off waivers
The Yankees claimed Trammell from the Dodgers, where he appeared in five games in 2024. Over parts of four Major League seasons with the Mariners (2021-23) and Dodgers (2024), he has hit .165 (51-for-310) with 45 runs, 16 doubles, 15 homers, 39 RBIs, 39 walks and four stolen bases in 121 career games. Trammell has appeared defensively at all three outfield positions in his career (center field: 45 games/38 starts; right field: 35 games/29 starts; left field: 30 games/24 starts).

To make room on the 40-man roster, the Yankees designated INF Kevin Smith for assignment.

April 16: LHP Josh Maciejewski outrighted off the Major League roster and onto the roster of Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Maciejewski, 28, made his Major League debut on April 8, tossing one scoreless inning in the Yankees' 7-0 victory over the Marlins.

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10-DAY/15-DAY IL

RHP Tommy Kahnle (right shoulder inflammation)
Expected return: Possibly April
Kahnle tossed from a bullpen mound in Tampa, Fla., on April 16, according to manager Aaron Boone, who said that Kahnle will throw another bullpen session or two before facing hitters in a live situation.

Kahnle was slow-played during the spring after right shoulder inflammation ended his 2023 season and delayed his winter throwing program until Dec. 12. Though Kahnle was aiming to rejoin the Yankees when eligible on April 9, he experienced soreness after a throwing session on or around April 1, prompting the club to delay him further. (Last updated: April 17)

INF DJ LeMahieu (non-displaced fracture of right foot)
Expected return: April or May
LeMahieu -- who has yet to play this season after sustaining the injury while fouling a ball off his foot on March 16 -- is expected to begin a Minor League rehab assignment on April 18 or 19, likely with Double-A Somerset.

LeMahieu has been taking on-field batting practice, running bases and fielding ground balls, and he said that he is experiencing no issues. LeMahieu said that he expects to play in “less than five” Minor League rehab games before being activated.

Manager Aaron Boone said that LeMahieu’s expected timetable is possible: “Let’s get through the first one first, and we’ll just see how the buildup goes.”

”I’m feeling really good,” LeMahieu said on April 16. “I would say the last week has been really good. I’m ready.” (Last updated: April 16)

INF Oswald Peraza (right sub-scapular strain)
Expected return: April/May
Manager Aaron Boone said on April 14 that Peraza has been going through his hitting and throwing progressions and has been able to throw the ball 100 feet.

“He’s probably 10 days, two weeks into his throwing progression, so hopefully getting better,” Boone said.

The Yankees placed Peraza on the injured list on Opening Day, retroactive to March 25. He initially was advised to take three to four weeks off without tossing. (Last updated: April 14)

3B Jon Berti (left adductor injury)
Expected return: Late April
Berti was placed on the injured list on April 13 after he sustained an adductor injury running to first base against the Marlins on April 10. The 34-year-old was hitting .211 in six games.

Manager Aaron Boone said on April 13 that he didn’t think Berti’s injury was overly serious, but he didn’t have a time frame for how long he’d be out. (Last updated: April 13)

60-DAY IL

RHP Gerrit Cole (right elbow discomfort)
Expected return: Possibly June 1
Cole increased his throwing to 75 feet on April 16 in New York. He was scheduled to toss again on April 17, which will mark his first time throwing on back-to-back days since his injury. It has been a slow but steady progression for Cole, who said he felt “great” after making 25 throws at 60 feet on April 8, then had another tossing session go well on April 11.

Cole underwent an MRI on March 11 after relaying difficulty bouncing back between his spring outings, likening his level of fatigue to what he usually would feel after throwing 100 pitches during the regular season. Cole had more testing performed on March 12, then visited Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on March 14. ElAttrache confirmed that there was no damage to Cole’s ulnar collateral ligament.

During that visit, Cole was told that he could treat his ailing right elbow conservatively through rest and rehab, with the hope of returning to the rotation in 10-12 weeks. Manager Aaron Boone said on April 17 that there is no set date for Cole to return to throwing from a mound. (Last updated: April 17)

RHP Jonathan Loáisiga (right UCL tear)
Expected return: 2025
Loáisiga said on April 6 that he has a torn UCL and needs season-ending surgery. Dr. Keith Meister will perform the procedure, which Loáisiga said has an estimated recovery time of 10 to 12 months. Loáisiga was placed on the 60-day injured list on April 5, retroactive to April 4. (Last updated: April 6)

OF Jasson Domínguez (right UCL tear)
Expected return: June or July
As of April 2, Domínguez has increased his throwing to 120 feet. He began taking swings from both sides of the plate in mid-March. He resumed hitting right-handed on Feb. 26.

“He’s doing really well,” manager Aaron Boone said on March 8. “Every time I check, he’s going great. He really hasn’t had any hiccups or bumps so far. He’s in great spirits, looks good, feels good.”

Domínguez was diagnosed with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on Sept. 10. He underwent Tommy John surgery on Sept. 20, which included the addition of internal bracing. Dr. Keith Meister performed the procedure in Arlington.

The Yankees believe that he could be playing in Minor League rehab games sometime in April or May. (Last updated: April 2)

RHP Lou Trivino (recovery from Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: Summer 2024
Trivino was re-signed to a Major League contract with an option for 2025 on Feb. 14. The Yankees expect Trivino, who has resumed a throwing program, to return at some point during the summer. Trivino underwent Tommy John surgery on May 3, 2023. (Last updated: Feb. 15)

RHP Scott Effross (Tommy John surgery, back surgery)
Expected return: Summer 2024
Effross underwent Tommy John surgery in October 2022 and began a throwing program on March 6, 2023. According to manager Aaron Boone, Effross began experiencing back discomfort in the fall, which prompted a microdiscectomy of his L-4 and L-5 vertebrae in December. Boone said that Effross will have “a slow ramp-up” with the goal of pitching in big league games sometime this summer. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Feb. 14.

"It was extremely disappointing," Effross said. "My ultimate goal is to be back as soon as possible for this team and be able to help this team win a World Series." (Last updated: Feb. 15)

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