Cruz’s UCL Tear Threatens Yankees Bullpen | New York Yankees News

Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz is facing a major setback after being diagnosed with a partial UCL tear — the same ligament often requiring Tommy John surgery. Though a second opinion may explore non-surgical options, surgery looms as a likely path, potentially sidelining him for most or all of next season. With Cruz’s strikeout prowess vital to the bullpen, his absence hits hard — especially as the team signed veteran Michael Fulmer to help fill the gap. The Yankees’ injury woes just deepened. 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/74aec320184191a2