Yankees Reliever Ian Hamilton Placed on COVID-19 Injured List

Hamilton is the first MLB player to be placed on the COVID-19 IL since August 2023, impacting the Yankees' bullpen dynamics.

Ian Hamilton, a key reliever for the Yankees, has been placed on the 7-day COVID-19 injured list retroactive to May 19.
Hamilton has a 3.18 ERA in 22.2 innings this season but has struggled recently with a 5.06 ERA over the last two weeks.
The Yankees have promoted left-handed pitcher Clayton Andrews from Triple-A and designated right-handed pitcher Colby White for assignment.
Andrews, acquired in a trade with the Brewers, has a 6.60 ERA in Triple-A this season.
The Yankees have the best record in the American League and the top bullpen ERA, despite Hamilton's absence.