Yankees Place Cruz on Injured List, Stanton Update

The New York Yankees have placed reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, retroactive to May 19, following his strong performance this season with a 2.66 ERA and 35 strikeouts over 23 ⅔ innings. Cruz recently received a cortisone shot and is optimistic about returning after the minimum required time. Brent Headrick has been recalled from Triple-A to fill Cruz’s roster spot. Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is nearing the end of his running program as he recovers from elbow tendinitis but is not expected back before mid-June. Second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is recovering from an oblique strain and may soon begin a rehab assignment. Reliever Scott Effross continues his comeback from multiple injuries, with manager Aaron Boone emphasizing that consistent health is necessary before his major league return.