Injuries & Moves: Domínguez off IL at Triple-A
July 26: OF Jasson Domínguez (significant left oblique strain; No. 1 on Yankees top prospects list) activated off IL
Domínguez was activated by Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and is now considered a healthy player, though it remains to be seen what the Bombers’ timetable could be for promoting him to the Majors.
“When he came back from Tommy John [surgery], when he first started playing, he hit the ground pretty quickly,” manager Aaron Boone said. “So hopefully it’s similar. He’s obviously a guy that we pay close attention to.”
The No. 25 prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline, Domínguez sustained a significant strain of his left oblique on a June 15 checked swing while playing for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. At the time, the Yankees said Domínguez could miss at least eight weeks. He is thought to be fully recovered from Tommy John surgery performed in September 2023.
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10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST
DH Giancarlo Stanton (left hamstring strain)
Expected return: Possibly July 29
Stanton is likely to bypass a Minor League rehab assignment in favor of rejoining the Yankees' lineup, possibly as soon as July 29 at Philadelphia. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Stanton has been building his workload and has “done everything he needs to do” as far as hitting and running.
The Yankees are not concerned with having Stanton play the field, as they believe he can tally a significant number of at-bats by using high-tech devices like the Trajekt pitching machine. It is similar to the approach that Stanton followed last year, when he returned from a left hamstring strain after playing in just one Minor League rehab game.
Stanton sustained a left hamstring strain while running the bases on June 22 against the Braves and underwent an MRI on June 23. He said he was told to expect a four-week stint on the injured list, and he received a platelet-rich plasma injection on June 23. This marks Stanton’s eighth trip to the IL in the past six years. Last season, he missed 43 games with a left hamstring strain sustained in April. (Last updated: July 26)
RHP Cody Poteet (right triceps strain)
Expected return: August
Poteet was scheduled to throw his second full bullpen on July 25, according to the New York Daily News, a session that was to span 20 to 25 pitches. Poteet last pitched on June 12 at Kansas City. (Last updated: July 26)
RHP Ian Hamilton (right lat strain)
Expected return: August
Hamilton resumed his throwing program during the week of July 7 and is “getting close” to accelerating his recovery, manager Aaron Boone said on July 23. Boone said that Hamilton is “still a little ways away from him being an option” because he needs to toss in side sessions and live batting practice. Hamilton last pitched in a game on June 16 at Boston. He dealt with a more minor version of the same injury earlier in the season. (Last updated: July 23)
C Jose Trevino (left quad strain)
Expected return: August/September
Trevino, who was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left quad strain on July 14, is “doing better than probably we anticipated,” manager Aaron Boone said on July 19, noting that Trevino has already started a running progression. He was throwing at Yankee Stadium on July 18.
“We’ve been encouraged by the first several days of this,” Boone said.
Trevino injured his left quadriceps while running the bases on July 12 at Baltimore. He was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 13 and underwent an MRI to determine the severity of the strain. (Last updated: July 19)
60-DAY INJURED LIST
RHP Nick Burdi (right hip inflammation)
Expected return: August
Burdi has started a Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Manager Aaron Boone said on July 26 that “we’re watching it, paying attention to it, and we’ll see what makes the most sense.”
Burdi experienced a setback during the first week of July, which stalled his progress. He earlier received a platelet-rich plasma injection to treat a flareup of an issue that prompted an injured list assignment. Burdi was placed on the 60-day IL on June 23 in a corresponding move to the Yankees' trade for J.D. Davis. (Last updated: July 26)
INF Jon Berti (left calf strain)
Expected return: August
Berti experienced a setback while training during the All-Star break in Tampa, Fla., and he traveled to New York for a second platelet-rich plasma injection administered on July 20. Berti performed running and other baseball activities in New York on July 26, but he is not up to full speed.
“Those calves can be tricky sometimes," manager Aaron Boone said on July 22. "I've been through it myself as a player. It's still going to be a little bit of time."
Berti, who was transferred to the 60-day IL on June 12, was told to expect a recovery time of approximately six to eight weeks after he was injured on May 24 as he ran toward first base. He was placed on the 10-day IL the following day and received a PRP injection on May 28. (Last updated: July 26)
RHP Clayton Beeter (right shoulder discomfort; No. 13 on Yankees top prospects list)
Expected return: 2025
Beeter’s season is in jeopardy due to a right shoulder issue, general manager Brian Cashman said on July 9. Beeter is scheduled to see Dr. Keith Meister to determine the next steps in his treatment. Beeter last pitched for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on May 15. He was moved to the 60-day injured list on July 23. (Last updated: July 23)
RHP JT Brubaker (recovery from Tommy John surgery, oblique strain)
Expected return: Possibly September
Brubaker sustained an oblique injury while making a fielding play during his July 11 Minor League rehab start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and has been shut down from baseball activities. He is not expected to resume throwing until mid- to late August. The injury interrupts Brubaker’s recovery from Tommy John surgery performed on April 12, 2023. He was acquired from the Pirates on March 29. (Last updated: July 21)
RHP Clarke Schmidt (right lat strain)
Expected return: August/September
Schmidt threw approximately 20 pitches from a bullpen mound on July 20 at Yankee Stadium without any problems. It marked his first time throwing from a mound since a May 26 start at San Diego.
“I asked [Clarke] how it went, and he said, ‘Pretty nasty,’" manager Aaron Boone said. "Everything went well. It was a good step for him.”
Schmidt has said that he expects to be fully built up by the end of the season. He resumed his throwing program on June 24 following a May 29 MRI, taken after he reported difficulty bouncing back from his most recent start. He was examined by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on May 30. Schmidt was placed on the 15-day injured list prior to the club’s May 30 game, retroactive to May 27. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 18. (Last updated: July 20)
1B Anthony Rizzo (right forearm fracture)
Expected return: August/September
Rizzo remains largely restricted, other than some weight-room activities, as he recovers from the injury sustained on June 16 in Boston. At the time, it was estimated that Rizzo would miss eight weeks; he was not expected to resume baseball activities for four to five weeks.
“He’s definitely making progress, but it’s slow,” manager Aaron Boone said on July 19. “That thing has got to heal, so he’s not able to do a lot.”
Rizzo collided with Boston pitcher Brennan Bernardino while running through first base, tumbling beyond the bag and landing on his right arm. On July 12, Rizzo told the YES Network that he was “feeling good” and that the bone was healing.
“It’s definitely progressed a lot. Still some pain, but that comes with a broken bone,” Rizzo said. “Definitely on the way to recovery and really excited to get back on the field and enjoy the game.” (Last updated: July 19)
RHP Lou Trivino (recovery from Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: Summer 2024
Trivino has resumed throwing from a mound following a bout of right elbow inflammation that stalled his progress in April. He visited with the Yankees on July 11 at Tropicana Field.
“Trivino is doing a lot better,” manager Aaron Boone said. “I can see some energy as far as how he’s feeling and the fact that he’s on the mound.”
At the time of the injury, Trivino was seen by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, as well as team doctors, who performed imaging and confirmed no damage to the pitcher’s ulnar collateral ligament. Trivino is recovering from Tommy John surgery performed on May 3, 2023. (Last updated: July 11)
OF Everson Pereira (right UCL tear; No. 5 on the Yankees top prospects list)
Expected return: 2025
Pereira underwent reconstructive Tommy John surgery with an internal brace in early June, manager Aaron Boone said on June 14. Pereira had been playing through the injury at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, last appearing for the RailRiders on May 14. Boone said Pereira’s injury was “unfortunate,” but that similar to Jasson Domínguez, it is one the organization expects him to bounce back from. “This isn’t something that’s going to hurt his career too much," Boone said. "He should come back full strength from this.” (Last updated: June 15)
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)