Yankees reliever Jake Cousins exited Thursday's game against the Mariners due to tightness in his right pectoral muscle, which he's been managing since Sunday. Despite his reduced velocity and being pulled after striking out Julio Rodriguez, Cousins is expected to avoid the injured list. This injury scare comes as the Yankees, who clinched a postseason spot on Wednesday, aim to maintain team health for the playoffs. Additionally, Juan Soto had a brief injury scare after colliding with the right field wall but remained in the game. The Yankees' bullpen has been unstable, and Cousins' performance has been crucial with a 2.39 ERA and 52 strikeouts in 37.2 innings this season.