Yankees Reliever Scott Effross Sidelined with Hamstring Injury

The 31-year-old pitcher suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain during spring training, delaying his return after multiple prior injuries.

Scott Effross sustained a Grade 2 hamstring strain during his second spring training appearance, throwing just one pitch before exiting the game.
The injury occurred on Tuesday in a matchup against the Minnesota Twins and was confirmed by Yankees manager Aaron Boone on Thursday.
Effross, who missed the entire 2023 season due to Tommy John surgery and was limited to three appearances in 2024 after back surgery, faces another extended recovery period.
A platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection was administered on Thursday to aid in the healing process, though Grade 2 strains typically require weeks of recovery.
Effross had shown improvement in early camp and was vying for a bullpen spot, but the setback will delay his efforts to solidify his role with the team.