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Yankees Place Fernando Cruz on 15-Day IL, Call Up Geoff Hartlieb

A left oblique strain for Cruz prompted the Yankees to recall Hartlieb from Triple-A to maintain bullpen depth.

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Jun 22, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Fernando Cruz (63) reacts after striking out the side during the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/File Photo
New York Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz delivers a pitch during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
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Overview

  • The Yankees placed reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list retroactive to June 28 after he developed a left oblique strain during pregame warmups.
  • Cruz underwent an MRI Monday after feeling soreness warming up with a medicine ball before Sunday’s home win over the Athletics.
  • New York recalled right-hander Geoff Hartlieb from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and designated infielder CJ Alexander for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot.
  • Catcher Austin Wells is expected back midweek after tests ruled out blood clot concerns related to a circulation issue in a finger on his left hand.
  • These moves underscore the Yankees’ reliance on minor-league depth and rigorous medical evaluations to manage player health and roster flexibility.