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Yankees Begin Triple-A Rehab Assignments for Cruz and Yarbrough

They will make short rehab appearances at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ahead of New York’s series against St. Louis to reinforce an overtaxed bullpen.

May 17, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Fernando Cruz (63) pitches against the New York Mets during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
New York Yankees pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (33) throws against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Jun 13, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (33) talks with pitching coach Matt Blake (77) and teammates as they take on the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Thursday’s announcement confirmed that Fernando Cruz and Ryan Yarbrough have started rehab assignments with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
  • Fernando Cruz has posted a 3.00 ERA with 54 strikeouts in 33 innings this season and is poised to resume high-leverage late-inning work.
  • Ryan Yarbrough recorded a 3.90 ERA over 55.1 innings before his oblique strain and offers multi-inning relief or spot-start options.
  • Both relievers were sidelined by oblique strains in late June and must complete effective minor-league outings before rejoining the major-league roster.
  • New York sits at 64-57 and holds the third AL Wild Card spot as it looks to lessen heavy bullpen usage in upcoming series.