Ryan Garcia

4 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Ryan Garcia

The New York Yankees had an injury scare during their disastrous 10-8 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays yesterday, as Ben Rice was drilled by a slider in his elbow. While he remained in the game for that half inning, he would later head down to the clubhouse and was pinch-hit for Pablo Reyes, as the team announced he was undergoing imaging at a local hospital.

4 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Ryan Garcia

The New York Yankees have announced that right-handed pitcher Clayton Beeter will begin a rehab assignment in Single-A with the Tampa Tarpons. Last season, he transitioned from a starter to a reliever, with the Yankees making the change permanent this offseason as they believe his stuff plays better in a bullpen role. He suffered a shoulder injury during the 2024 season, limiting him to just 15 total appearances between the Minor Leagues and Major Leagues.

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Ryan Garcia

When the Yankees acquired RHP Fernando Cruz from the Reds for Jose Trevino, they knew he was a project reliever after two seasons where he allowed too much damage contact and issued too many free passes. The strikeout rates were extremely high, enticing Brian Cashman to make the trade despite the right-hander being in his mid-30s, but they would have to make alterations to his repertoire if they wanted to get the most out of this deal.

5 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Ryan Garcia

When the Yankees acquired RHP Fernando Cruz from the Reds for Jose Trevino, they knew he was a project reliever after two seasons where he allowed too much damage contact and issued too many free passes. The strikeout rates were extremely high, enticing Brian Cashman to make the trade despite the right-hander being in his mid-30s, but they would have to make alterations to his repertoire if they wanted to get the most out of this deal.

5 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Ryan Garcia

The Yankees might not have the confidence in Oswald Peraza to hold down an infield spot for the future, and with DJ LeMahieu as the likely starter, he’ll have to operate off the bench to open the year. Interest in Gio Urshela could also suggest that the Bronx Bombers are shopping for potential upgrades over the slick-fielding shortstop, and could indicate a potential trade is on the horizon.