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Latest Yankees injuries and transactions

September 6, 2026

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

September 5, 2026

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

September 4, 2026

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'

August 31, 2026

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

August 30, 2026

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

August 30, 2026

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

August 29, 2026

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

August 27, 2026

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

August 26, 2026

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'

Schmidt close to starting rehab assignment with eye on joining bullpen
August 25, 2026

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

August 23, 2026

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

August 23, 2026

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

August 22, 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

Yanks recall IF/OF Schuemann from Triple-A, receive encouraging news on Fried (elbow bruise)
August 21, 2026

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

August 20, 2026

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

August 20, 2026

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

August 18, 2026

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

August 18, 2026

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

August 17, 2026

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

August 16, 2026

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

August 15, 2026

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

August 15, 2026

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 

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August 13, 2026

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

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August 11, 2026

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

August 8, 2026

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