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Yankees Reliever Jake Cousins Faces Rehab Delay Due to Pec Issue

The Yankees have paused Cousins' recovery from an elbow strain after a pec discomfort arose, delaying his mid-June return timeline slightly.

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Oct 28, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Jake Cousins (61) throws during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Jake Cousins' rehab from a right elbow flexor strain has been paused after a pec issue surfaced following a live batting practice session.
  • Manager Aaron Boone confirmed the shutdown, noting that while the team does not believe the pec issue is serious, it warrants holding Cousins back for several days.
  • Cousins had been targeting a mid-June return, but the delay will likely push that timeline back by a few days.
  • The Yankees remain confident in their bullpen depth, with Jonathan Loáisiga activated from the injured list, Scott Effross progressing on a rehab assignment, and Clayton Beeter providing depth at Triple-A.
  • Cousins emerged as a key high-leverage reliever in 2024, posting a 2.37 ERA with 53 strikeouts in 38 innings, and is expected to resume that role once healthy.