Latest Yankees injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Yankees injury news and transactions.
Stanton (elbows) takes on-field BP in latest progression
NEW YORK -- Giancarlo Stanton continues to advance in his recovery from injuries to both elbows. The Yankees' designated hitter participated in on-field batting practice on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium, one day after facing teammate Jake Cousins in live batting practice. Stanton has yet to play in a game this
'Just a pit stop': Cole upbeat as he shares TJ recovery progress
NEW YORK – How much does Gerrit Cole miss pitching? The Yankees' ace is still facing big league lineups, at least in his mind. Each night before bed, the Yankees right-hander said he has been going through a sequence of mental exercises, detailing how he’d attack opposing hitters. Asked on
Volpe out day after scare with shoulder, but X-ray, MRI results are 'good news'
NEW YORK – Anthony Volpe was at the center of a concerned huddle during the eighth inning on Saturday, grimacing as his left shoulder was put through a battery of strength-test exercises on the left side of the Yankee Stadium infield. It seemed impossible not to consider a worst-case scenario.
Schmidt scratched from start but not expected to land on IL
NEW YORK -- Clarke Schmidt was scratched from his scheduled start against the Rays on Saturday with left flank soreness. The Yankees right-hander underwent an MRI on Friday afternoon that came back clean, according to manager Aaron Boone. Schmidt is now in line to start against the Padres on Tuesday,
Jazz (right oblique strain) goes on IL; Yanks summon IF Vivas
NEW YORK -- The Yankees expect to be without Jazz Chisholm Jr. for at least a month after an MRI revealed a high-grade strain of the infielder’s right oblique, according to manager Aaron Boone. Chisholm sustained the injury in Tuesday’s 15-3 victory over the Orioles in Baltimore. He was placed
Yankees move Stanton to 60-day IL, claim De La Cruz from Braves
The Yankees claimed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz off waivers from the Braves, optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and transferred DH/outfielder Giancarlo Stanton to the 60-day injured list on Thursday. De la Cruz, 28, has batted .191 (9-for-47) with one run scored, one double, three walks and one stolen base
'Flank discomfort'? Chisholm clarifies: It's his oblique
BALTIMORE – The official announcement over the public-address system in the Camden Yards press box prompted more than a few quizzical stares, sharing that Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. had exited Tuesday’s game with “right flank discomfort.” The concern was, as manager Aaron Boone would later reveal, in the area
Stanton takes BP on field for first time this season
CLEVELAND – The last time the world saw Giancarlo Stanton on the diamond at Progressive Field, he was slugging the Yankees to the World Series with a historic American League Championship Series performance. On Tuesday, Stanton made his return to that same diamond. And while he won’t play in the
Schmidt K's 7 in impressive rehab start
PITTSBURGH – Clarke Schmidt excelled in his first Minor League rehab start of the season on Saturday, striking out seven over 3 1/3 scoreless innings as Double-A Somerset beat Hartford, 6-2. Recovering from right rotator cuff tendinitis that stalled his progress this past spring, Schmidt permitted just a hit and
Stiff back keeps Bellinger on bench in Pittsburgh opener
PITTSBURGH -- Cody Bellinger is dealing with a stiff back that kept him out of Friday’s lineup against the Pirates, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. Bellinger experienced the issue during Thursday’s 9-7 victory over the D-backs at Yankee Stadium, according to Boone, who said he did not want to press
Stanton plans to keep using 'Torpedo' bat upon return from IL
NEW YORK -- Much of the baseball world learned about the existence of “Torpedo” bats this past week. Giancarlo Stanton was ahead of the curve. The Yankees designated hitter swung one frequently last year, including the postseason, when he cracked seven home runs and was named Most Valuable Player of
Goldschmidt (back) set to return after feeling '100 percent'
TAMPA, Fla. -- Paul Goldschmidt said his back feels “100 percent, or very, very close to it,” one day after participating in live batting practice drills at George M. Steinbrenner Field, and the veteran first baseman continues to believe he will be ready for Opening Day.
Goldschmidt (back) exits ... but 'zero' concerns about Opening Day
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- A sore back prompted Paul Goldschmidt to exit the Yankees’ 6-5 loss against the Blue Jays after two at-bats on Monday, but the veteran first baseman says he has “zero” concerns about being ready for Opening Day. Goldschmidt went 0-for-1 with a walk and made a sprawling
'Feeling good': Schmidt (shoulder) passes 'pen session test
TAMPA, Fla. -- It looked like a run-of-the-mill throwing session, but in a Spring Training where little has gone as expected for the Yankees’ starting rotation, they have learned to take little for granted. That’s why, as Andy Pettitte greeted a familiar face outside the bullpens at George M. Steinbrenner
Schmidt (shoulder) scratched as Yanks' pitching woes mount
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Yankees are dealing with another potential injury concern in their starting rotation, as right-hander Clarke Schmidt was scratched from a scheduled Grapefruit League start against the Blue Jays on Monday due to soreness in his pitching shoulder. Schmidt had initially been announced as the Yanks’ scheduled
Cole to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery
TAMPA, Fla. – The Yankees are swiftly adjusting to the reality that they will be without Gerrit Cole for the entire 2025 season, as the club announced that the ace right-hander is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
Cashman: Yanks need pitching, but 'very little is available'
TAMPA, Fla. – Brian Cashman acknowledges that the Yankees’ pitching depth has been tested this spring, and the general manager said Tuesday he expects it will be “difficult” to replenish those reserves until later in the season.
Cole seeks second opinion with elbow surgery still on table
TAMPA, Fla. – For the second consecutive spring, Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has traveled to Los Angeles to seek an additional opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache regarding the state of the right-hander’s elbow.
Yankees' pitching depth being tested early
TAMPA, Fla. – It was around this time last spring that Gerrit Cole stood on a curb at Los Angeles International Airport, nervously scrolling on his phone as he waited for a green light in more ways than one. The Yankees’ ace was concerned about his pitching elbow, and his
Cole 'concerned' about elbow discomfort, waiting on diagnosis
TAMPA, Fla. -- Gerrit Cole said he is “concerned” about the state of his pitching elbow and the potential of surgery after the right-hander experienced discomfort following a Grapefruit League start on Thursday, which prompted an initial round of diagnostic imaging. “We have an initial idea, but we’re going to
Stanton gives update on elbow injuries and what’s next
TAMPA, Fla. – Set for a third round of platelet-rich plasma injections, Giancarlo Stanton said Saturday his tendon injuries are considered “severe in both elbows,” which he attributes to “bat adjustments” from last season. The Yankees designated hitter said he is unsure when he can resume baseball activities. Stanton returned
Cole 'concerned' about elbow discomfort, waiting on diagnosis
TAMPA, Fla. -- Gerrit Cole said he is “concerned” about the state of his pitching elbow and the potential of surgery after the right-hander experienced discomfort following a Grapefruit League start on Thursday, which prompted an initial round of diagnostic imaging. “We have an initial idea, but we’re going to
Stanton (elbows) set to rejoin Yanks camp, surgery viewed as 'last resort'
TAMPA, Fla. -- Giancarlo Stanton received a second round of platelet-rich plasma injections in his ailing elbows on Thursday and is expected to re-join Yankees camp this weekend, according to general manager Brian Cashman, though it is unknown when the designated hitter will be ready to resume baseball activities. Stanton
Gil (right lat strain) shut down for at least six weeks
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Yankees’ rotation depth will be tested early in the regular season, as reigning American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil has been diagnosed with a high-grade right lat strain that will prevent him from throwing for at least six weeks, according to manager Aaron Boone.