Cruz Injury Threatens Yankees Bullpen | New York Yankees News

Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz may miss the rest of the season after an MRI revealed a partial UCL tear — a setback that came as his ERA spiked dramatically after the All-Star break. Despite battling through elbow discomfort for weeks, Cruz’s effectiveness plummeted, and he’s now seeking a second opinion while surgery looms. The injury hits at a critical juncture for the bullpen, prompting the Yankees to call up veteran Michael Fulmer and lean on depth players like Justin Topa, with Clarke Schmidt and Ryan Weathers expected back soon. Manager Aaron Boone remains confident the roster can adapt, trusting other arms to step up and keep the bullpen afloat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/58bbcc6a6620eb55