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Yankees add veteran left-hander to boost bullpen, DFA rookie long-reliever

2 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Ryan Garcia

Following a three-inning performance that kept the Yankees‘ afloat in their loss to the Guardians, Yoendrys Gomez is the roster casualty for the addition of veteran reliever Tyler Matzek. The left-hander excelled in a bullpen role with the Atlanta Braves from 2020-2024, but injuries in the last few seasons have resulted in a decrease in fastball velocity and performance on the mound.
Yankees could be getting a big boost to their bullpen soon

2 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Ryan Garcia

Jonathan Loaisiga will join a growing list of Yankees‘ relievers who are on rehab assignments, as he’ll head to Single-A on Saturday to get himself ready to rejoin the big league club. The right-hander underwent elbow surgery after tearing his UCL in an outing against the Diamondbacks last season, and he could be about a month away from providing some high-leverage innings.
Yankees Prospect Spotlight: Aces Go Wild, Big Outfielder Has 3 HR Week

3 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Ryan Garcia

As the New York Yankees went 6-1 at the Major League level, their Minor League affiliates had some strong performances as well. There was plenty to talk about in the prospect world for the Yankees, as they had plenty of strong performances, including a five-game streak in Hudson Valley, where they had their starter record nine strikeouts while allowing two or fewer runs.
Yankees place surging outfielder on paternity list, promote red-hot infielder

3 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Ryan Garcia

The New York Yankees announced today that outfielder Trent Grisham was placed on the Paternity List, calling up infielder Jorbit Vivas in his place. Grisham had slugged six home runs with a 1.093 OPS through 20 games to start the season, as Aaron Boone has gotten him into the lineup more frequently as a result of Giancarlo Stanton’s injury and his great play.
Yankees' red-hot DH may have dodged a bullet with elbow injury

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.
Yankees' intruiging rookie reliever begins rehab assignment in Single-A

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.
Yankees' new bullpen acquisition looks dominant to start the season

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.
Yankees Mock Trade: Oswald Peraza flipped for an interesting young pitcher

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.
Yankees 1, Rays 0: Good news and bad news from the Rodon rodeo

5 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Alexander D. M. Wilson

The New York Yankees walked away with a gritty 1–0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night, leaning heavily on a vintage performance from left-handed starter Carlos Rodon and a bullpen that slammed the door shut. It was the kind of tight, low-scoring game that demanded every pitch be executed and every at-bat approached with purpose—and the Yankees delivered just enough to come out on top.
Yankees' star infielder receives one-game suspension and fine after outburst

5 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Ryan Garcia

While the Yankees had a 6-3 win over the Rays in the series opener last night, Jazz Chisholm was ejected from the game during the seventh inning after a questionable strike three call on a full count. He voiced his complaints and displayed a ton of frustration, including firing his helmet towards home plate, which didn’t help his case.