New York Yankees receive an unexpected surprise
Fernando Cruz was acquired from the Cincinnati Reds in a trade for catcher José Treviño.
The New York Yankees received an unexpected boost with the return of one of their relievers, sidelined since late June with a strained left oblique.
Puerto Rican pitcher Fernando Cruz, acquired from the Cincinnati Reds in last offseason’s trade for catcher José Treviño, now gives the Bronx Bombers a valuable reinforcement as they push through the final stretch of the season.
Chasing a postseason berth, the Yankees are locked in a fierce divisional battle with the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox.
Before landing on the injured list, the 35-year-old Cruz posted a 3.00 ERA with 54 strikeouts across 33 innings.
Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees returned RHP Fernando Cruz (#63) from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 15-day injured list.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 26, 2025
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