{
  "id": 3747235,
  "title": "Tommy John Surgery 'On The Table' For Yankees' Fernando Cruz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/tommy-john-surgery-on-the-table-for-yankees-fernando-cruz",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T13:43:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tommy-john-surgery-table-yankees-134309304.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York Yankees pitcher Fernando Cruz has been struggling this month and was placed on the injured list due to right elbow discomfort. The team confirmed on Wednesday that Cruz is dealing with a partial tear of the UCL, which may require season-ending Tommy John surgery. Manager Aaron Boone stated that having the surgery as an option is \"definitely on the table,\" but they are seeking second opinions before making a final decision.\n\nCruz's absence would be a significant blow to the Yankees, as he has been a crucial member of their pitching staff. Over the past two seasons, he has appeared in 110 games, posting a 3.33 ERA. Last month, he allowed six earned runs in eight innings, raising his ERA by 0.62 points in just 10 games. The Yankees will need to find a replacement if they hope to win the World Series without him.\n\nCruz has demonstrated his versatility, pitching in various innings throughout the season – from the fourth to the tenth. He has been an integral part of the Yankees' bullpen, often securing more than three outs in each inning he pitches. With Cruz's experience and skill, the team faces a challenging task in finding a suitable replacement to maintain their competitive edge.",
  "summary": "The New York Yankees could lose Fernando Cruz for the rest of the year",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz has partial tear of UCL; Tommy John surgery is on the table",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/yankees-reliever-fernando-cruz-has-partial-tear-of-ucl-tommy-john",
        "published": "2026-08-27T04:12:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}