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Latest Yankees injuries and transactions

March 23, 2025

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Yankees injury news and transactions.

Goldschmidt (back) set to return after feeling '100 percent'

Schmidt 'might be a little handcuffed' to be ready for season's start
March 21, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. -- Paul Goldschmidt said his back feels “100 percent, or very, very close to it,” one day after participating in live batting practice drills at George M. Steinbrenner Field, and the veteran first baseman continues to believe he will be ready for Opening Day.

Goldschmidt (back) exits ... but 'zero' concerns about Opening Day

Bulked-up Rice homers again; Gómez continues torrid spring
March 17, 2025

DUNEDIN, Fla. -- A sore back prompted Paul Goldschmidt to exit the Yankees’ 6-5 loss against the Blue Jays after two at-bats on Monday, but the veteran first baseman says he has “zero” concerns about being ready for Opening Day. Goldschmidt went 0-for-1 with a walk and made a sprawling

'Feeling good': Schmidt (shoulder) passes 'pen session test

March 17, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. -- It looked like a run-of-the-mill throwing session, but in a Spring Training where little has gone as expected for the Yankees’ starting rotation, they have learned to take little for granted. That’s why, as Andy Pettitte greeted a familiar face outside the bullpens at George M. Steinbrenner

Schmidt (shoulder) scratched as Yanks' pitching woes mount

March 16, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Yankees are dealing with another potential injury concern in their starting rotation, as right-hander Clarke Schmidt was scratched from a scheduled Grapefruit League start against the Blue Jays on Monday due to soreness in his pitching shoulder. Schmidt had initially been announced as the Yanks’ scheduled

Cole to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery

March 11, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. – The Yankees are swiftly adjusting to the reality that they will be without Gerrit Cole for the entire 2025 season, as the club announced that the ace right-hander is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery on Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Cashman: Yanks need pitching, but 'very little is available'

March 11, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. – Brian Cashman acknowledges that the Yankees’ pitching depth has been tested this spring, and the general manager said Tuesday he expects it will be “difficult” to replenish those reserves until later in the season.

Cole seeks second opinion with elbow surgery still on table

March 10, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. – For the second consecutive spring, Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has traveled to Los Angeles to seek an additional opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache regarding the state of the right-hander’s elbow.

Yankees' pitching depth being tested early

Club confident starters can step up in wake of injuries to Cole, Gil
March 9, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. – It was around this time last spring that Gerrit Cole stood on a curb at Los Angeles International Airport, nervously scrolling on his phone as he waited for a green light in more ways than one. The Yankees’ ace was concerned about his pitching elbow, and his

Cole 'concerned' about elbow discomfort, waiting on diagnosis

March 8, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. -- Gerrit Cole said he is “concerned” about the state of his pitching elbow and the potential of surgery after the right-hander experienced discomfort following a Grapefruit League start on Thursday, which prompted an initial round of diagnostic imaging. “We have an initial idea, but we’re going to

Stanton gives update on elbow injuries and what’s next

March 8, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. – Set for a third round of platelet-rich plasma injections, Giancarlo Stanton said Saturday his tendon injuries are considered “severe in both elbows,” which he attributes to “bat adjustments” from last season. The Yankees designated hitter said he is unsure when he can resume baseball activities. Stanton returned

Cole 'concerned' about elbow discomfort, waiting on diagnosis

March 8, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. -- Gerrit Cole said he is “concerned” about the state of his pitching elbow and the potential of surgery after the right-hander experienced discomfort following a Grapefruit League start on Thursday, which prompted an initial round of diagnostic imaging. “We have an initial idea, but we’re going to

Stanton (elbows) set to rejoin Yanks camp, surgery viewed as 'last resort'

New York adapting after gaining more info on injuries with Gil, LeMahieu
March 6, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. -- Giancarlo Stanton received a second round of platelet-rich plasma injections in his ailing elbows on Thursday and is expected to re-join Yankees camp this weekend, according to general manager Brian Cashman, though it is unknown when the designated hitter will be ready to resume baseball activities. Stanton

Gil (right lat strain) shut down for at least six weeks

March 3, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Yankees’ rotation depth will be tested early in the regular season, as reigning American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil has been diagnosed with a high-grade right lat strain that will prevent him from throwing for at least six weeks, according to manager Aaron Boone.

LeMahieu heads for testing after feeling 'tweak' in left calf

March 2, 2025

NORTH PORT, Fla. – The injury bug has once again taken a bite out of Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu. During Saturday’s 9-3 Spring Training win over the Astros, LeMahieu felt a “tweak” in his left calf heading up the first-base line after popping out to second in the fourth inning.

Stanton (elbows) to begin season on IL, clouding Yanks' DH picture

March 1, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. -- Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton will begin the season on the injured list after receiving platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in his elbows this past week, the club announced on Saturday. Stanton has been unable to swing a bat since mid-January due to pain in both elbows. He

Gil to have MRI for shoulder discomfort, dealing Yanks early rotation question

February 28, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. -- Luis Gil cut short a scheduled bullpen session on Friday due to discomfort near his pitching shoulder, and the right-hander is scheduled to undergo an MRI examination on Saturday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “He just felt tight and wasn’t able to really let it go,” said

Stanton (elbows) still unable to resume baseball activities

February 24, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. -- Giancarlo Stanton has been unable to resume baseball activities due to pain in both elbows, and the Yankees designated hitter has traveled to New York, reportedly for medical testing. Speaking with reporters in Fort Myers, Fla., Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed Stanton traveled to New York on

Yanks prospect Hampton down with flexor strain, possible UCL injury

February 19, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. – Yankees pitching prospect Chase Hampton has been diagnosed with a right flexor strain and appears to have “something going on” in his right ulnar collateral ligament, manager Aaron Boone said on Thursday. Hampton, who is rated as the Yankees’ second-best pitching prospect by MLB Pipeline, felt the

Cortes added, Berti off World Series roster

October 26, 2024

LOS ANGELES -- The Yankees announced their World Series roster prior to Game 1 against the Dodgers on Friday night in Los Angeles, selecting left-hander Nestor Cortes and removing infielder Jon Berti, who is unavailable due to a right hip flexor strain. The 29-year-old Cortes, who surrendered the walk-off grand

Leiter Jr. added to Yanks' ALCS roster, replaces injured Hamilton

October 18, 2024

CLEVELAND -- The Yankees added right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. to their bullpen for Game 4 of the American League Championship Series, replacing right-hander Ian Hamilton as an injury substitution. Hamilton sustained a left calf strain while covering first base during the sixth inning of New York’s 7-5, 10-inning loss to

Rizzo (hand) out for ALDS, confident in return for potential ALCS

October 4, 2024

NEW YORK -- Anthony Rizzo wanted to give it a go for the Yankees in the American League Division Series against the Royals that starts Saturday. But on the eve of Game 1, the veteran first baseman acknowledged he won’t be healthy enough to make the roster. That said, Rizzo

With Rizzo down, Rice staying ready ahead of potential ALDS nod

September 30, 2024

NEW YORK -- Ben Rice was at the Yankees’ complex in Tampa, Fla., earlier this week, participating in what he called the “stay ready” group, a collection of players keeping their skills sharp just in case of an emergency call that the Yankees hoped they would not have to make.

Rizzo fractures fingers on HBP, isn't ruled out for playoffs

September 29, 2024

NEW YORK -- The Yankees could be without Anthony Rizzo for the beginning of their postseason drive, as the veteran sustained fractures to the fourth and fifth fingers of his right hand after being hit by a pitch in Saturday’s 9-4 loss to the Pirates. Rizzo was hit by a

Cortes to IL with elbow flexor strain; October return possible

September 25, 2024

NEW YORK – The Yankees will begin their postseason drive without Nestor Cortes, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow flexor strain on Wednesday, hours before he was scheduled to start against the Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Cortes said that he has been dealing with