Yankees Add Winans After Yarbrough Injury

The New York Yankees placed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough on the 15-day injured list due to a right oblique strain, after he experienced increasing discomfort over his last two starts and imaging revealed a low-grade strain. This move further depletes a rotation already missing Gerrit Cole, Luis Gil, and Marcus Stroman to injuries. In response, the Yankees recalled left-handed reliever Jayvien Sandridge and announced that right-hander Allan Winans, who has posted a 7-0 record and 0.90 ERA in Triple-A, will make his Yankees debut as a starter against the Cincinnati Reds. Marcus Stroman is nearing a return, scheduled for another rehab start before rejoining the rotation. The Yankees are expected to remain active in the pitching market ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline. The team hopes Yarbrough's absence will be brief as they seek stability before the All-Star break.