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Yankees’ Jonathan Loáisiga Likely Has Flexor Strain as Team Seeks Second Opinions

A season-ending diagnosis would thin New York’s bullpen for the stretch run and put his 2026 club option in serious doubt.

BRONX, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
New York Yankees pitcher Jonathan Loáisiga throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
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Jun 16, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga (43) reacts after giving up the go ahead run during the eleventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images.

Overview

  • Loáisiga reported right elbow and triceps soreness after an Aug. 17 Triple-A rehab outing and was sent for diagnostic imaging, including an MRI.
  • Manager Aaron Boone said the reliever “probably” has a flexor strain, and the Yankees are gathering additional medical opinions before setting a course.
  • If the flexor strain is confirmed, he is unlikely to pitch again in 2025 and the $5 million club option for 2026 would be at greater risk of being declined.
  • The 30-year-old’s career has been marked by recurrent arm issues, including a 2024 flexor repair and prior Tommy John surgery, and he posted a 4.25 ERA with increased home runs over 29.2 innings this season.
  • New York’s relief plans tighten in the near term, with potential help coming from Fernando Cruz nearing activation, a recall of Allan Winans, and Ryan Yarbrough continuing a rehab build-up.