After Fernando Cruz injury, what could Yankees bullpen look like?
The stout Yankees bullpen will now have to overcome an injury to Fernando Cruz. How long could he be out?
New York Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz is currently struggling with right elbow discomfort, prompting him to be placed on the 15-day injured list before their recent game against the Houston Astros. In a bid to manage their pitching staff, the Yankees made moves to their Triple-A affiliate, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, by optioning reliever Bradley Hanner. Hanner had thrown 25 pitches in the previous loss, a 9-7 defeat against Houston.
In light of these developments, veteran right-hander and former All-Star Michael Fulmer was brought in to bolster the Yankees' roster. He was signed to a big-league contract and added to their team. Additionally, reliver Kervin Castro was shuffled to the 60-day injured list.
Despite Cruz's claim of feeling physically fine, his performance on the mound was not up to par. During his single inning against Houston, he yielded two runs, including a game-tying homer. Over the past 14 outings, Cruz has been responsible for eight runs and has allowed four home runs over 12 innings.
As the situation unfolds, readers can stay tuned for further updates on the Yankees bullpen dynamics following Fernando Cruz's injury.
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