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Yankees Sign All-Star Reliever Amid Fernando Cruz Injury News
- On Wednesday, the New York Yankees placed right-hander Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list with elbow discomfort, a day after he struggled in Tuesday's 9-7 loss to the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium.
- Struggling since the All-Star break, Cruz allowed a tying two-run homer to Jeremy Pena on Tuesday and became the 17th Yankee to land on the injured list this year, compounding the team's depth challenges.
- To address the bullpen gap, the Yankees signed veteran right-hander Michael Fulmer to a contract and transferred reliever Kervin Castro to the 60-day injured list, opening a 40-man roster spot for the newcomer.
- Manager Aaron Boone said, "I'm excited to get him here," while Fulmer, who cleared waivers Tuesday, confirmed he was ready to pitch immediately upon joining the active roster Wednesday night.
- Lefty Max Fried could return from an elbow bone bruise during Saturday's doubleheader against Boston, while right-hander Clarke Schmidt prepares for a minor league rehab assignment as early as this weekend.
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Yankees place slumping reliever Fernando Cruz on 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort
The New York Yankees placed slumping reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort on Wednesday, a day after the right-hander allowed his fifth homer since the All-Star break.
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