This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Yankees injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
INF DJ LeMahieu
Injury: Left calf strain
IL date: March 24 (10-day)
Expected return: May
Status: LeMahieu received a cortisone injection in his right hip on April 29, according to Aaron Boone, who said LeMahieu "felt something coming on." LeMahieu missed time last season with a right hip impingement. (updated April 29) More >>
DH Giancarlo Stanton
Injury: Torn tendons in both elbows
IL date: March 24 (10-day)
Expected return: Possibly June
Status: Stanton remained in New York to continue workouts, including running and on-field work, as of April 28. He took a big step in his rehab by hitting in on-field batting practice in Cleveland on April 22. (updated April 28) More >>
RHP Marcus Stroman
Injury: Left knee inflammation
IL date: April 12 (15-day)
Expected return: May
Status: Stroman is still experiencing discomfort as of April 28, according to Aaron Boone, who said Stroman is continuing to play catch but has “nothing ramped up yet" and that he is dealing with “some irritation that won’t leave." (updated April 28) More >>
RHP Jonathan Loáisiga
Injury: Recovery from right UCL surgery
IL date: March 24 (15-day)
Expected return: Late May/early June
Status: Loáisiga began a rehab assignment on April 26 with Single-A Tampa and is “still a few weeks away,” according to Aaron Boone, as the club will want him to pitch on back-to-back days. He is scheduled to pitch on April 30, then would make another appearance before being promoted to Double-A or Triple-A. (updated April 28)
RHP Scott Effross
Injury: Left hamstring strain
IL date: March 24 (15-day)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Effross will begin throwing live BP during the first week of May, Aaron Boone said on April 28. He exited a Feb. 25 exhibition after one pitch and was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, then experienced a setback in his recovery in early April. (updated April 28)
RHP Jake Cousins
Injury: Right forearm strain
IL date: March 27 (60-day)
Expected return: June
Status: Cousins tossed a bullpen on April 25 at Yankee Stadium as he continues to advance toward facing hitters, which should happen soon. Cousins said on April 25 that he is aiming for a big league return in early-to-mid June. Cousins was transferred to the 60-day injured list on March 27; he is eligible to return May 26. (updated April 25)
RHP Clayton Beeter
Injury: Right rotator impingement syndrome
IL date: March 24 (15-day)
Expected return: Possibly May
Status: Had his rehab assignment moved from Single-A Tampa to Double-A Somerset on April 22. (updated April 22)
RHP JT Brubaker
Injury: Fractured ribs
IL date: March 24 (60-day)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Sustained three fractured ribs attempting to elude comebacker in his spring debut on Feb. 21. Transferred to 60-day IL on April 1. (updated April 1)
RHP Gerrit Cole
Injury: Right elbow ligament tear
IL date: March 22 (60-day)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on March 11 in Los Angeles. The procedure, performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, was a complete UCL reconstruction that also included an internal brace. Placed on 60-day injured list March 22. (updated March 22) More >>
RHP Chase Hampton
Injury: Tommy John surgery
Expected return: 2026
Status: Recovering from Tommy John surgery, hoping to return to game action in May or June 2026. (updated Feb. 26)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
April 24
• OF Trent Grisham reinstated from paternity list
April 23
• INF Jorbit Vivas optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
April 22
• LHP Tyler Matzek signed to a Major League contract and selected to the active roster
• RHP Yoendrys Gómez designated for assignment