Cruz was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Blue Jays. Cruz will return to Triple-A after appearing in two contests, including Thursday's series finale with Toronto, after having his contract selected by the Yankees on Monday. The right-hander combined to throw 2.1 scoreless innings, allowing one hit while striking out three batters in those appearances. The move creates room on the major-league roster for the return of Gerrit Cole (elbow) ahead of his 2026 with New York on Friday.
Yovanny Cruz: Everything you need to know
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STATS
Yovanny Cruz Game Log 2026
Yovanny Cruz Splits 2026
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SplitsGSIPWLERAKBBHBPCGHRERSVOSAVGHR
Overall 02.1000.03010100000.1250Home 02.1000.03000100000.1250Night 02.1000.03000100000.1250vs Lefty 00.0000.01010000000.0000vs Righty 00.0000.02000100000.2000May 02.1000.03000100000.1250Opponent vs TOR 0 2.1 0 0 0.0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.125 0 Venue @ New York 0 2.1 0 0 0.0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.125 0
Yovanny Cruz Player Profile
Team
New York Yankees
Birthdate
8/23/1999 (26)
Status
MIN
HT/WT
6'0", 180 lbs
Birthplace
San Francisco de Macoris, DOM
Position
RP
Career History
New York Yankees
2026-Present
(1 season)
Boston Red Sox
2025-2026
(1 season)
San Diego Padres
2024-2025
(1 season)