JONATHAN LOÁISIGA NEWS

Throwing from mound Loaisiga (elbow) has been throwing from a mound as of March 4, per MLB.com.

Impact Loaisiga is working his way back from the internal brace procedure he underwent last April. The righty reliever isn't going to be ready for the start of the regular season, but he could rejoin the Yankees' bullpen around early May. Loaisiga may be able to work his way up to a high-leverage role once he's back in action.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for early-June return Loaisiga (elbow) said Thursday that he hopes to return to the Yankees' bullpen around late May or early June, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Shortly after Loaisiga signed a one-year deal to return to New York in 2025, pitching coach Matt Blake said he expected the right-hander to return closer to the beginning of May. However, that initial estimate appears outdated based on where Loaisiga is in his rehab entering spring camp.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Aims for return around May 1 Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake said Wednesday that the hope is Loaisiga (elbow) will be ready to return by late April or early May, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Loaisiga had his right UCL repaired in April, but it wasn't Tommy John surgery so the hope is he will be able to make it back in a little over a year. The right-hander re-signed with the Yankees on a one-year contract last week and, if healthy, could re-emerge as a key piece in their bullpen.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Yankees Loaisiga (elbow) signed a one-year contract with the Yankees on Wednesday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Loaisiga's new deal also includes a team option for the 2026 season. The 30-year-old reliever made three appearances for New York last season, throwing four scoreless innings while striking out three batters and walking one, but his year was cut short by a torn UCL in early April. The surgery he received to repair his elbow wasn't a full Tommy John procedure, so his return timeline is a few months shorter than it could've been, but it's still unlikely Loaisiga is ready to return to the Yankees' bullpen by Opening Day.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 23, 2024

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APRIL 6, 2024

Has torn UCL, undergoing surgery Loaisiga revealed Saturday that he has a torn UCL in his right elbow and will need season-ending surgery, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Loaisiga was placed on the Yankees' 60-day IL to start the season. It was initially diagnosed as a significant right elbow strain, but further tests revealed a torn UCL. The silver lining for Loaisiga is that he won't need to undergo Tommy John surgery, but the 29-year-old is looking at a recovery time period of 10-to-12 months. It's another blow to the Yankees' bullpen, with six players, including Loaisiga, on the injured list.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Done for season Loaisiga (elbow) has been ruled out for the rest of the season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Yankees do not think it is a serious elbow injury, per Hoch, but he will still be sent to New York for an MRI. Loaisiga has dealt with durability issues his whole career, with 2021 representing the only year he logged over 50 MLB innings. He finishes 2023 with a 3.06 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and six strikeouts in 17.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on IL with sore elbow Loaisiga was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Sept. 10, with right elbow inflammation.

Impact Loaisiga missed four months earlier this season with the same injury and is now on the shelf again. He will be eligible to return during the final week of the season, but he and the Yankees might decide it's best to shut things down for the year at this point. Loaisiga has shown the ability to be a dynamic late-inning relief arm when healthy, but he's dealt with numerous shoulder and elbow issues the last few seasons.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes back from IL The Yankees reinstated Loaisiga (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Monday.

Impact In order to open up a spot for Loaisiga on the 40-man roster, the Yankees designated right-hander Deivi Garcia for assignment. Loaisiga is back with the Yankees for the first time since early April, when he was shut down due to a bone spur in his right elbow. He ultimately required surgery but was cleared to start a throwing program in mid-June before being sent out for a rehab assignment July 30. Loaisiga pitched well in his three rehab appearances and has served as a high-leverage reliever for the Yankees when healthy over the past three seasons, but manager Aaron Boone could look to ease the right-hander back into the bullpen with a few lower-pressure innings before deploying him as a setup man.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Monday Loaisiga (elbow) will likely be activated from the injured list Monday, Max Goodman of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Impact Loaisiga was placed on the IL in early April due to right elbow inflammation and has remained there since. The right-handed reliever has been rehabbing in the minors since late July and most recently tossed an inning Friday, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out three batters. Despite that rough outing, Loaisiga appears ready to rejoin a Yankees bullpen that has posted easily the best collective ERA (3.07) in the majors this season.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to return next week Loaisiga (elbow) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list early next week, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact Loaisiga began his rehab assignment Sunday at Single-A Tampa, striking out two over two perfect innings. He'll move his rehab to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday for his second appearance, and he could get one final tune-up outing in the minors this weekend. If Loaisiga's surgically repaired elbow checks out OK, he'll likely rejoin the New York bullpen at some point during the club's upcoming three-game series versus the White Sox.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning assignment Sunday Loaisiga (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Tampa on Sunday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact Loaisiga underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow in May and will likely make several appearances in the minors before returning to the Yankees' bullpen. The 28-year-old only made three appearances before landing on the IL, surrendering one run across 3.1 innings.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Loaisiga (elbow) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment as early as Saturday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact The right-hander faced live batters, including Aaron Judge (toe), on Sunday, and he's now on the cusp of game action. Loaisiga underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow in early May, so he'll likely require at least a few appearances in the minors before rejoining the Yankees.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to face live hitters soon Loaisiga (elbow) is close to throwing a live bullpen session, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Loaisiga underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow in early May and was subsequently moved to the 60-day IL. The righty reliever began a throwing program in mid-June and recently progressed to mound work. Throwing to live hitters will represent another step forward in Loaisiga's recovery, and a minor-league rehab stint may follow soon thereafter. There is a possibility that Loaisiga could return to the big-league bullpen before the end of July.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to mound work Loaisiga (elbow) completed a 10-pitch bullpen session Sunday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact Loaisiga started up his throwing program in mid-June and returned to the mound Sunday for the first time since he underwent surgery in early May to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. The 28-year-old is already eligible to be activated from the 60-day IL, but he's likely still at least a few weeks away from rejoining the active roster.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins throwing program Loaisiga (elbow) started a throwing program earlier this week, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Loaisiga is just doing light games of catch for now, but it's an encouraging step forward following several weeks of rest and rehab. He has been out since early April due to an elbow injury that eventually required arthroscopic surgery in early May. The 28-year-old right-hander could be an option for the Yankees again in the second half.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL The Yankees transferred Loaisiga (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Impact This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for Ryan Weber, who is joining the Yankees' bullpen ahead of their four-game series against the AL East-leading Rays. Loaisiga underwent surgery earlier this month to remove a bone spur from his right elbow and is expected to be sidelined until late in the 2023 season.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' injury woes: Carlos Rodón suffers setback, two relievers shelved

All-Star lefty Carlos Rodón isn't ready to return, while reliever Jonathan Loaisiga will miss the next several weeks and reliever Lou Trivin...

MAY 2, 2023

Having surgery to remove bone spur Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced Monday that Loaisiga will undergo surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow and be shut down from throwing, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com rep...

Impact Loasiga felt renewed soreness in his elbow, and the right-hander will be shut down for three-to-six weeks from throwing after the operation. It's now likely that the Yankees won't have Loasiga available as a late-inning option until the end of June, and there's a chance the 28-year-old won't be available until around the All-Star break.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Jonathan Loaisiga to Undergo Surgery Yankees reliever Jonathan Loaisiga will undergo surgery to remove a bone spur from his elbow.

MAY 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM