Yankees Place Fernando Cruz on IL With Elbow Discomfort, Sign Michael Fulmer
New York placed reliever Fernando Cruz on the IL with elbow discomfort and signed veteran right-hander Michael Fulmer as the corresponding move, per Bryan Hoch.
The Yankees placed reliever Fernando Cruz on the IL with elbow discomfort and filled the vacancy by signing veteran right-hander Michael Fulmer, Bryan Hoch reported.
Fulmer, who had already been added to the 40-man roster as part of a major league deal, slots into a bullpen that has been in active rotation this week — the club also signed reliever Justin Topa to an MLB deal in a separate move.
What remains unconfirmed
No timetable for Cruz's return has been reported. Elbow discomfort is the listed reason for the placement; no further diagnosis appears in the material.
The bigger picture
The bullpen additions come as the Yankees continue to manage significant absences elsewhere. Aaron Judge has been taking batting practice in indoor cages — including against overhand pitching — but has not been cleared for game action. Tonight's rotation slot belongs to Elmer Rodríguez, per the club's announcement. The roster is in a holding pattern, adding depth where it can while waiting on its bigger names to progress.
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