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Yankees' Loaisiga Signs with Diamondbacks Amid Pitching Uncertainty

1/28/2026

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Jonathan Loaisiga, a relief pitcher for the New York Yankees who spent eight seasons, left after the club declined his option for 2026.
Loaisiga is now signed to a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Yankees face rotation uncertainty for 2026, as key pitchers recover from surgeries.
Analysts say the team may need to trade for stability, possibly targeting All-Star Drew Rasmussen of the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Story summary

Jonathan Loaisiga, a relief pitcher for the New York Yankees who spent eight seasons, left after the club declined his option for 2026.
Loaisiga is now signed to a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Yankees face rotation uncertainty for 2026, as key pitchers recover from surgeries.
Analysts say the team may need to trade for stability, possibly targeting All-Star Drew Rasmussen of the Tampa Bay Rays.