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 (retroactive to June 2; transferred to 60-day IL July 18)
Expected return: September
Status: Hit overhand batting practice indoors Aug. 25, his first time doing so since being placed on the injured list. Had been performing tee-and-toss exercises, playing catch, running outdoors and performing upper-body resistance training. Hopes to return without rehab assignment. (updated Aug. 27) More >>
RHP Clarke Schmidt
Injury: Tommy John surgery recovery
IL date: Feb. 12 (60-day IL)
Expected return: September
Status: Threw live batting practice on Aug. 25 at Yankee Stadium. Scheduled to begin a Minor League rehab assignment Aug. 29, likely with Double-A Somerset. Preparing to return as a reliever. (updated Aug. 27) More >>
RHP Kervin Castro
Injury: Right elbow neuritis
IL date: Aug. 11 (retroactive to Aug. 10, transferred to 60-day IL Aug. 26)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Scheduled to be examined by Dr. Keith Meister to explore surgery, manager Aaron Boone said Aug. 26. Landed on injured list after Aug. 9 appearance. Experienced a similar issue earlier in the season. (updated Aug. 27)
RHP Fernando Cruz
Injury: Partially torn right ulnar collateral ligament
IL date: Aug. 26
Expected return: TBD
Status: Imaging performed on Aug. 26 revealed partial tear of right UCL. Is seeking a second opinion, but surgery is on the table. Underwent testing in clubhouse after Aug. 25 appearance that prompted trainers to recommend assignment to injured list. (updated Aug. 26) More >>
3B Ryan McMahon
Injury: Sprained left thumb
IL date: Aug. 21 (10-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 20)
Expected return: Possibly Sept. 1
Status: Is “in line” to be ready when eligible, though manager Aaron Boone said Aug. 26 that McMahon may play in two Minor League rehab games before rosters expand Sept. 1. (updated Aug. 26) More >>
RHP Angel Chivilli
Injury: Bone spur in right elbow
IL date: Aug. 14 (7-day Minor League IL)
Expected return: Possibly September
Status: Has resumed throwing, manager Aaron Boone said Aug. 26. “So far, so good. So we’ll see. He still could be an option.” (updated Aug. 26)
DH Giancarlo Stanton
Injury: Left calf strain
IL date: April 28 (60-day IL, retroactive to April 25)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Sustained a “moderate” left calf strain after falling while running bases Aug. 20. Had been nearing the recovery of a right calf strain. Manager Aaron Boone said the club is “not ruling anything out” but acknowledged it will be difficult for Stanton to return in time to contribute this season. He was moved to the 60-day IL on Aug. 25. (updated Aug. 25) More >>
LHP Ryan Weathers
Injury: Left forearm flexor strain
IL date: Aug. 23 (15-day-IL)
Expected return: Late September
Status: Left his Aug. 22 start with forearm discomfort, and an MRI revealed the low-grade strain. Yankees are optimistic he'll return this season, possibly as a reliever. (updated Aug. 23) More >>
RHP Carlos Lagrange (Yankees' No. 4 prospect)
Injury: Right capsule strain
IL date: July 2 (7-day Minor League IL)
Expected return: Possibly September
Status: Doing well with flat-ground throwing program as of Aug. 18. “Highly doubtful” that he returns in time to make his Major League debut in 2026, Brian Cashman said Aug. 3, calling it "possible but unlikely." (updated Aug. 18) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Aug. 26
• RHP Fernando Cruz: Placed on 15-day injured list More >>
• RHP Michael Fulmer: Signed to Major League deal
• RHP Elmer Rodríguez: Recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
• RHP Bradley Hanner: Optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Aug. 25
• RHP Justin Topa: Signed to Major League contract and selected to the active roster
• DH/OF Giancarlo Stanton: Transferred to 60-day injured list
Aug. 24
• RHP Brendan Beck: Optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Aug. 23
• OF Cody Bellinger: Reinstated from 10-day injured list More >>
• RHP Brendan Beck: Recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
• LHP Ryan Weathers: Placed on 15-day injured list More >>
Aug. 22
• INF/OF Max Schuemann: Optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Aug. 21
• INF/OF Max Schuemann: Recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
• 3B Ryan McMahon: Placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 20)