Yankees could lose closer for 4-6 weeks
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The Yankees’ bullpen will be without one of its star relievers for an extended period. Luke Weaver could miss between four and six weeks with the hamstring injury he sustained while warming up during Sunday’s game, according to ESPN ‘s Jeff Passan.
N ew York Yankees relief pitcher Luke Weaver was gearing up to close things out against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday night when he suddenly had to return to the bench. Weaver, w
The 35-year-old right-handed reliever is finishing up a stint on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation. The injury, which surfaced during his May 17 appearance against the Mets, was apparently cleared up with a cortisone shot. He will be eligible to come off the IL on Tuesday.
Two New York Yankees players could miss time due to recently reported injuries—potentially a tough setback for Aaron Judge and the rest of the team.
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will miss this weekend's series against the New York Yankees, but won't require a stint on the injured list after fracturing his second toe, according to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez.
Marcus Stroman finally broke out of his holding pattern and faced hitters Saturday at Dodger Stadium for the first time in three weeks.
Pitchers have a maximum allotment of 30 days for a rehab assignment, so the Yankees have only a few more weeks to go until Brubaker’s rehab clock expires. He’s also already built up to just about 50 pitches, so the team could decide he’s ready for a return to the big leagues before that timeline ends.