This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Yankees injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
1B Paul Goldschmidt
Injury: Sore back
Expected return: Wednesday
Status: Pulled after two AB on March 17 as a precaution; veteran has “zero” concerns about being ready for Opening Day. (updated March 17) More >>
RHP Clarke Schmidt
Injury: Right shoulder fatigue
Expected return: Possibly March 19-20
Status: Scratched from March 17 start against Blue Jays; tossed 24 pitches in bullpen instead. (updated March 17) More >>
RHP Ian Hamilton
Injury: Behind in build-up due to infection
Expected return: Possibly March 27
Status: Threw 20 pitches in first live BP of the spring on March 13. Scheduled to throw live BP March 17 and then would advance to games. Could be ready for Opening Day. (updated March 17)
DH Giancarlo Stanton
Injury: Torn tendons in both elbows
Expected return: Possibly April; to start season on IL
Status: Receiving treatment for "severe" injuries, has not swung a bat since mid-January. Received third round of PRP injections in both elbows on March 10 in New York. Also dealing with minor calf issue. "Doing a little bit more" behind the scenes, Aaron Boone said March 17. (updated March 17) More >>
RHP Jake Cousins
Injury: Right forearm strain
Expected return: April
Status: Resumed throwing program on March 3. Increased throwing to 90 feet as of March 17. (updated March 17)
INF DJ LeMahieu
Injury: Left calf strain
Expected return: Possibly April
Status: Sustained injury during at-bat on March 1. MRI taken March 4 revealed strain. Has resumed swinging bat, hitting off tee and moving around, as of March 17. "He's moving the needle," Aaron Boone said. (updated March 17) More >>
RHP Mark Leiter Jr.
Injury: Back discomfort
Expected return: March 19
Status: Scratched from March 13 appearance. Threw approximately 30 pitches in bullpen on March 16; scheduled to pitch in Grapefruit League game March 19. (updated March 16)
RHP Gerrit Cole
Injury: Right elbow ligament tear
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on March 11 in Los Angeles. The procedure, performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, was a complete UCL reconstruction that also included an internal brace. (updated March 14) More >>
LHP Tyler Matzek
Injury: Strained right oblique
Expected return: Possibly April
Status: Sustained "moderate strain" in Feb. 25 appearance. Asymptomatic as of March 7. Expected to resume throwing March 10. (updated March 7)
RHP Jonathan Loáisiga
Injury: Recovery from right UCL surgery
Expected return: Late April/early May
Status: Underwent internal brace surgery April 12, 2024. Throwing from mound as of March 4. (updated March 4)
RHP JT Brubaker
Injury: Fractured ribs
Expected return: TBD
Status: Sustained three fractured ribs attempting to elude comebacker in his spring debut on Feb. 21. (updated Feb. 28)
RHP Scott Effross
Injury: Left hamstring strain
Expected return: TBD
Status: Exited Feb. 25 game at Twins after one pitch and was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. Scheduled to receive PRP injection on Feb. 27. “It’s going to take some time,” manager Aaron Boone said. (updated Feb. 27)
RHP Chase Hampton
Injury: Tommy John surgery
Expected return: 2026
Status: Recovering from Tommy John surgery, hoping to return to game action in May or June 2026. (updated Feb. 26)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
March 11
• OF Everson Pereira optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
• OF Spencer Jones reassigned to Minor League camp.
March 10
• IF George Lombard Jr. reassigned to Minor League camp.
March 9
• OF Duke Ellis, C Rafael Flores, RHP Erick Leal and INF T.J. Rumfield reassigned to Minor League camp.
• C Jesus Rodriguez optioned to Double-A Somerset.
March 8
• Reassigned RHP Eric Reyzelman to Minor League camp. Optioned RHP Michael Arias to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
