The Yankees are a few weeks into spring training and are relatively healthy despite a few injuries to bullpen arms and starting catcher Jose Treviño nursing a calf issue.
The Yankees have a knack for printing quality bullpen arms, finding value in pitchers that others overlook. The perfect example is Clay Holmes, if not Ian Hamilton, two arms who have become staples in the Yankee bullpen and reliable in high-leverage situations.
Yankees reveal December back surgery for Effross; Trivino is back, Yanks strike depth trade with Brewers; Boone ‘hellbent’ on being a champion; Trevino
Spring Training is a time for hope for 30 teams in the MLB. After all, every team has a clean slate, and they are entering the season looking to put into practice everything they’ve been working on during the offseason.
With the news that Scott Effross would miss multiple months this season after undergoing back surgery in December, the New York Yankees have announced that they acquired left-handed reliever Clayton Andrews in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided updates to the media on several players on the roster. Notably, right-hander Scott Effross had back surgery in December and likely won’t be ready until the summer.
The New York Yankees' bullpen has taken a hit. On Wednesday, manager Aaron Boone announced to reporters that right-handed reliever Scott Effross will not be available until at least the summer after undergoing back surgery in December.
The Yankees have been linked to a wide range of starting pitchers on both the free agent and trade markets throughout the offseason, but Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports that the team has shifted its focus to the bullpen.
Barring any setbacks, the Yankees sidearmer will be making his long-awaited return from Tommy John surgery in 2024. While the Yankees were linked to reliever
The New York Yankees have dealt with a number of serious bullpen injuries, with Jonathan Loáisiga, Scott Effross, Lou Trivino, and Tommy Kahnle all on the injured list currently.
He has a long road to recovery ahead. Relief pitcher Scott Effross had a superb season for the Cubs and Yankees last year, posting a 2.54 ERA in 60 appearances.
The team has a few pitchers rehabilitating from injury and could land on the IL to start the season.
The New York Yankees can’t afford to be losing promising bullpen arms at this point in time, especially after trade acquisition Scott Effross suffered an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery at the end of the 2022 season.
The Yankees are losing a few bullpen pieces this off-season to free agency, notably Aroldis Chapman, Zack Britton, and Miguel Castro. With Scott Effross also expected to miss all of 2023, having undergone Tommy John surgery, the team may be looking for a piece to add this off-season.
The New York Yankees have an interesting situation developing in the bullpen. Having lost trade acquisition Scott Effross for the 2023 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery a few weeks ago, they’re already down one of their more prominent arms.
At first, Scott Effross thought the mild soreness building in his right elbow was the wear and tear of a long season, a lingering sensation that couldn't be traced back to any specific moment.
New York Yankees right-hander Scott Effross will undergo Tommy John surgery, the YES Network reported Tuesday, and infielder DJ LeMahieu will miss the American League Division Series with a foot injury.
He would have been in line to be an important member of the club’s relief corps in the postseason but will now miss the remainder of the playoffs and the entirety of the 2023 season as well.
The New York Yankees are getting some much-needed reinforcements to the bullpen on Thursday ahead of their rivalry series against the Boston Red Sox. The Yankees are set to head to Fenway Park for a four-game set, and they’ll be bringing some experienced bullpen arms with them.
The Yankees are still re-discovering their identity in the backend of the bullpen with the struggles of All-Star closer Clay Holmes. While the Yankees have gone 11-6 in September in a nice rebound, they’ve done so with a league average ERA from their pitching staff in the month (3.81 ERA).
RHP Hayden Wesneski's promotion to the majors has been awaited since he was acquired for RHP Scott Effross back in August. That said, many fans are anxiously awaiting his first start for the Chicago Cubs.
The New York Yankees placed right-handed reliever Scott Effross on the 15-day injured list Monday, retroactive to Sunday, due to a right shoulder strain.
The New York Yankees hope to leave a recent skid in the past when they conclude a three-game series against the host Boston Red Sox on Sunday night.
The New York Yankees are making some noise ahead of Tuesday's MLB trade deadline, acquiring rookie relief pitcher Scott Effross from the Chicago Cubs on Monday.
The Chicago Cubs are continuing their sell-off at the trade deadline by trading RHP Scott Effross to the New York Yankees for RHP Hayden Wesneski. Wesneski, a 6th-round draft pick in 2019, is ranked as the Yankees’ 7th-best prospect according to MLB.com.
The Toronto Blue Jays can’t win the World Series at the trade deadline, however, if the correct moves are made, they could position themselves for a deep playoff run in October.
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