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Yankees Activate Cruz: Bullpen Boost Amid Challenges

8/27/2025

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The New York Yankees are activating reliever Fernando Cruz from the injured list after injury recovery.
Cruz has a 3.00 ERA this season, an improvement from last year's 4.86 ERA.
He has a 41.2% strikeout rate and a 49.6% whiff rate, totaling 54 strikeouts in 33 innings.
His return is crucial as the Yankees' bullpen has faced challenges this season.

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Story summary

The New York Yankees are activating reliever Fernando Cruz from the injured list after injury recovery.
Cruz has a 3.00 ERA this season, an improvement from last year's 4.86 ERA.
He has a 41.2% strikeout rate and a 49.6% whiff rate, totaling 54 strikeouts in 33 innings.
His return is crucial as the Yankees' bullpen has faced challenges this season.