Latest Yankees injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Yankees injury news and transactions.
Right hamstring strain sends Grisham back to IL; Yanks recall Domínguez
SAN DIEGO -- Trent Grisham landed on the injured list for the second time this season after reinjuring his right hamstring early in the Yankees’ 3-2, 10-inning loss to the Padres on Friday evening. The club on Saturday placed Grisham on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain and recalled
Judge takes BP swings, 'checking another box' toward return
SAN DIEGO -- Aaron Judge was back in the cage alongside his Yankees teammates late on Friday afternoon, spraying line drives around the Petco Park outfield before New York's series opener against the Padres. If you hadn’t tracked his summer, it would have looked like any other game day, when
Could Judge return next homestand? Boone says 'I think it's possible'
ANAHEIM -- As Aaron Judge packed his bags to accompany the Yankees on their six-game West Coast swing, a major milestone on his road back to lineup began to take shape. Ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Angels, manager Aaron Boone acknowledged that the team captain could potentially be
Judge to travel with Yanks on West Coast trip, plans to ramp up activities
NEW YORK – Aaron Judge is packing his bags for the West Coast, representing another notable development as the Yankees captain aims to rejoin the big league lineup in September. Judge will accompany the club on its six-game road trip to the Angels and Padres. Southern California will thus serve
Yanks, Lombard relieved that right knee injury isn't too serious
NEW YORK -- George Lombard Jr. descended the steps of the first-base dugout gingerly after the third inning on Saturday, and as the rookie shortstop moved toward the clubhouse with an apparent injury, several Yankees offered gestures of consolation. By the end of the night, those same teammates were expressing
Schmidt, McMahon kick off rehab assignments at Double-A
NEW YORK -- Clarke Schmidt and Ryan McMahon spent their Saturday evening down the New Jersey Turnpike, suiting up for the Double-A Somerset Patriots against the Akron Rubber Ducks. Making his first Minor League rehab appearance as he recovers from Tommy John surgery, Schmidt started the game and threw 20
Cruz diagnosed with partial right UCL tear; seeking 2nd opinion
NEW YORK -- The discomfort near Fernando Cruz's right elbow felt familiar, prompting the Yankees reliever to believe it might be something he could pitch through. The results said otherwise. Cruz’s second-half struggles prompted the Yankees reliever to mention the lingering issue after surrendering a game-tying home run to the
Yanks add veteran Fulmer to 'pen, lose Cruz to UCL tear
NEW YORK – The Yankees had just completed taking their annual team photo in center field on Wednesday afternoon. And as Aaron Judge walked through the clubhouse in full pinstripes, he pointed toward a familiar face – one in a uniform that looked foreign. Michael Fulmer was standing at the
Judge takes another step toward return: 'He looks good'
NEW YORK – The Yankees were filtering onto the field for batting practice on Tuesday afternoon, but their most important development was transpiring about a hundred feet from home plate, down the dugout stairs. “Judgie’s hitting down there right now,” manager Aaron Boone reported, nodding toward the indoor cages. “He
Double dose of good news: Belli back, Weathers likely to return in '26
NEW YORK – For a Yankees club that has spent most of the summer absorbing one injury blow after another, Sunday delivered something that has been in short supply: encouraging developments. Cody Bellinger returned to the lineup after a four-week absence, and the Yankees received what manager Aaron Boone described
Weathers placed on IL with left forearm flexor strain day after early exit
NEW YORK – The Yankees are pinning their hopes for a deep postseason run upon strong starting pitching and improving health, two departments that absorbed a hit when Ryan Weathers walked off the mound on Saturday afternoon. Weathers’ breakout season was interrupted by left forearm discomfort following a fourth-inning pitch
Stanton strains left calf while running, might not return in 2026
NEW YORK – The Yankees have kept the lights on for Giancarlo Stanton despite an absence that stretched far longer than anyone imagined, still picturing an October impact like the one that carried them to the World Series two years ago. They might have to do it without him.
McMahon (thumb sprain) hits IL, hopes to miss just 10 days
NEW YORK -- Ryan McMahon became the latest player to land on the Yankees’ crowded injured list on Friday, when the infielder was diagnosed with a Grade 2 sprain of his left thumb. The injury stems from a slide into second base during Wednesday’s 5-3 victory over the Orioles at
Bellinger begins rehab assignment, hoping to return by weekend
BALTIMORE -- Cody Bellinger appears to be on track to return toward the shorter end of a timeline initially provided in late July, when he was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring. The Yankees outfielder wishes it could’ve been sooner.
Judge hits off tee, swinging bat for 1st time since injury
BALTIMORE -- Aaron Judge is moving closer to reclaiming his spot in the Yankees’ lineup. The Yankees’ captain has resumed hitting off a tee, according to manager Aaron Boone, who said Judge has done so for the last two days at Yankee Stadium.
Yankees optimistic Fried will miss minimum in latest IL stint
BALTIMORE – The Yankees have spent most of the summer waiting on their offense, confident that one of baseball’s best rotations would be waiting at the other end. They’re still hopeful that will be the case, even after placing Max Fried on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a recurrence
Pool work for Judge may be final step before hitting progression begins
BALTIMORE – No summer is complete without a refreshing dip. For Aaron Judge, it represents an important step toward getting back in the Yankees' lineup. Judge has been performing “swing-related stuff in the pool” at Yankee Stadium over the last couple of days, according to manager Aaron Boone, who said
Yanks place Fried back on IL with bone bruise in left elbow
The Yankees on Monday placed left-hander Max Fried on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow bone bruise. The move is retroactive to Friday. The news came shortly after the announcement that fellow veteran lefty Carlos Rodón, on the injured list since July 3 with left elbow inflammation, would
Bellinger nearing return with rehab assignment set to begin within week
TORONTO -- As the Yankees await offensive reinforcements to arrive off the injured list, Cody Bellinger looks like the first big bat that will return to New York’s lineup. Manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Bellinger will likely begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre sometime late this week.
Gil pitches two hitless innings at High-A, could be bullpen option down stretch
TORONTO -- After making his return to the mound on Tuesday with High-A Hudson Valley, Yankees right-hander Luis Gil made the short turnaround to start once again for the Renegades on Friday night. Gil worked two scoreless innings against Wilmington, keeping the Blue Rocks out of the hit column while
Judge plays catch for first time, marking key step in rehab
TORONTO -- With the Yankees in need of an offensive boost, Aaron Judge took a step forward in his path back to the Bronx Bombers’ lineup on Friday. Judge played catch in New York for the first time in his rehab from a fractured right rib, which the three-time American
Rodón on verge of returning to Yanks following 7-K rehab outing
NEW YORK -- There’s a good chance that Carlos Rodón has completed his final step towards returning to the mound for the Yankees. The left-hander, continuing his comeback from left elbow inflammation, tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings for Double-A Somerset on Thursday evening at TD Bank Ballpark. Rodón threw 58
Gil throws one inning, pounds zone in first Minor League rehab outing
NEW YORK -- Luis Gil made another key step Tuesday in his methodical return to the Yankees' roster. The 2024 American League Rookie of the Year Award winner began his Minor League rehab assignment at High-A Hudson Valley, notching a one-inning start in his first appearance since going on the
Rodón throws 48 pitches in rehab start, could piggyback upon return to Yankees
NEW YORK – It had been more than a month since Carlos Rodón's most recent appearance in a game situation, and the Yankees left-hander seemed as curious as anyone to find out what it would look like. Rodón allowed three runs and three hits over 2 2/3 innings, including a