Yankees’ Right-Hander Awaits Major Decision After Injury Setback
Summary
New York Yankees pitcher Fernando Cruz has a partial tear in a ligament in his right arm and is waiting to see if he needs surgery. The Yankees placed him on the injured list and signed pitcher Michael Fulmer as a replacement.Key Facts
- Fernando Cruz has a partial tear in his right ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), a key ligament in the elbow.
- Cruz is awaiting a second medical opinion to decide if he needs Tommy John surgery, which is a common procedure for this injury.
- He last played on Tuesday against the Houston Astros and was placed on the 15-day injured list a day later.
- Cruz joined the Yankees last December in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds.
- Last season, Cruz missed significant time due to shoulder inflammation and a left oblique muscle strain.
- Michael Fulmer, a right-handed pitcher, was signed by the Yankees to fill the bullpen spot left by Cruz.
- Fulmer was recently sent to a minor league team by the Los Angeles Angels and has played for seven teams in two years.
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