Yankees' Loáisiga Sidelined with Significant Injury
Jonathan Loáisiga's 60-day IL placement due to a right flexor strain deals a significant blow to the Yankees' bullpen.
- Jonathan Loáisiga, a key reliever for the New York Yankees, has been placed on the 60-day injured list due to a 'significant' right flexor strain.
- Loáisiga's injury is a major setback for the Yankees' bullpen, which already faces the absence of several key pitchers.
- Dennis Santana has been called up from Triple-A to fill Loáisiga's roster spot, following a promising performance during spring training.
- The Yankees have adjusted their bullpen strategy, planning to use Loáisiga as a multi-inning reliever with more rest between outings to prevent injuries.
- The team held a moment of silence for Cathy Tusiani, the wife of a team executive, who died after a tree fell on her car, during the Opening Day ceremony.