This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Yankees injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RF Aaron Judge
Injury: Stress fracture of first rib on right side
IL date: June 5 (10-day IL, retroactive to June 2)
Expected return: Possibly August
Status: Manager Aaron Boone said June 30 that the slugger may still be a “couple weeks” away from reimaging. Judge has been performing lower-body exercises and weight room work. (updated July 1) More >>
OF Trent Grisham
Injury: Right hamstring strain
IL date: June 13 (10-day IL)
Expected return: July 3
Status: Scheduled to play in a rehab game July 1 with Double-A Somerset, then could be back with the Yankees on July 3 for the start of a three-game series with the Twins. (updated July 1) More >>
3B Ryan McMahon
Injury: Peritonsillar abscess
IL date: June 24 (10-day IL, retroactive to June 22)
Expected return: July 3
Status: Scratched from a Minor League rehab game July 1 due to food poisoning. Set for rehab game July 2 with Double-A Somerset, then could be back with the Yankees on July 3 for the start of a three-game series with the Twins. (updated July 1) More >>
LHP Max Fried
Injury: Left elbow bone bruise
IL date: May 16 (15-day IL, retroactive to May 14)
Expected return: Possibly July
Status: Tossed two "innings" of live batting practice June 30, throwing approximately 30 pitches while facing Trent Grisham and Ryan McMahon. Will throw another live BP July 5. (updated July 1)
DH Giancarlo Stanton
Injury: Right calf strain
IL date: April 28 (10-day IL, retroactive to April 25)
Expected return: July
Status: Continuing recovery after recent setback sustained while running bases. Is moving with a little more intensity and hitting again against velocity, per manager Aaron Boone. (updated July 1)
RHP Clarke Schmidt
Injury: Tommy John surgery recovery
IL date: Feb. 12 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly August
Status: Continuing to log bullpen sessions. Expected to begin facing hitters in July. (updated June 30)
SS George Lombard Jr. (Yankees' No. 1 prospect, MLB's No. 18)
Injury: Sprained fingers on left hand
IL date: June 18 (7-day Minor League IL)
Expected return: Possibly July
Status: Left June 16 game for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in fifth inning, one inning after having glove knocked off on a play at second. Sustained two sprained fingers on left hand, according to Yankees spokesperson. (updated June 20) More >>
RHP Luis Gil
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: May 8 (7-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly August
Status: Resumed throwing weekend of June 13-14. Placed on IL while pitching with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. (updated June 20)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
July 1
• RHP Yovanny Cruz: Optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
June 30
• RHP Yovanny Cruz: Recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
June 29
• RHP David Bednar: Placed on paternity list
• RHP Jake Bird: Recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
• RHP Yerry De Los Santos: Optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
June 26
• C Ali Sánchez : Reinstated from paternity list