Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz faces possible Tommy John surgery
Cruz has a partially torn UCL and could undergo Tommy John surgery, dealing a significant blow to New York's bullpen.
Fernando Cruz has been diagnosed with a partially torn UCL, placing his near-term availability in serious doubt. The injury may require Tommy John surgery, which typically carries a 12-to-18-month recovery timeline. The news compounds concerns about the Yankees bullpen following a quiet trade deadline. New York will need to find internal or external solutions to cover the loss.
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