JONATHAN LOÁISIGA NEWS

Throws on flat ground Loaisiga (elbow) did some flat-ground throwing at Yankee Stadium on Friday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's his first time playing catch since he landed on the injured list with right elbow inflammation two weeks ago. Loaisiga will continue to ramp things up as long as he feels well and is tracking toward an early-May return.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To resume throwing this week Loaisiga (elbow) expects to resume throwing Thursday or Friday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

Impact Thursday would be the two-week mark of Loaisiga landing on the injured list with right elbow inflammation and it appears he's feeling better. The reliever will likely need to go out on a rehab assignment before rejoining the Yankees' bullpen.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't throw for a few weeks Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters before Saturday's game against the Orioles that Loaisiga (elbow) won't resume throwing for a few weeks, Gary Phillips of the New York Dai...

Impact Boone also told reporters that Loaisiga has swelling in his joint and received an injection, but there's no structural damage. The right-hander will likely need a rehab assignment once cleared to throw, and probably won't be able to help the New York bullpen until the start of May at the earliest.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with elbow inflammation Loaisiga was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to April 6, with right elbow inflammation.

Impact The 28-year-old presumably picked up the injury during his last appearance Wednesday versus Philadelphia when he allowed a run on two hits over 1.2 innings. The severity of the injury isn't known, but the fact it's an elbow issue makes it seem unlikely Loaisiga is ticketed for a minimum-length stay on the shelf.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unscored upon in Grapefruit League Loaisiga tossed five scoreless innings in Grapefruit League play, allowing three hits and posting a 4:2 K:BB.

Impact Loaisiga also pitched in two games for Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic, allowing three runs on three hits over two frames. The right-hander collected two saves and 10 holds for New York in 2022 and is expected to compete for setup duties ahead of closer Clay Holmes during the coming campaign.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids arbiter Loaisiga and the Yankees avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year deal Friday.

Impact Loaisiga took a step back last season, with his ERA jumping from 2.17 to 4.13 while his strikeout rate fell from 24.4 percent to 18.2 percent. If he recaptures his 2021 form this season, he could be one of closer Clay Holmes' top deputies, but a repeat of last year's numbers may not earn him much high-leverage work.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitching Ninja's Filthiest Pitches: Framber Valdez's curveball dazzles during LCS

Curveballs were all the rage in the LCS, as Rob Friedman was impressed by filthy breaking pitches from Framber Valdez and Zack Wheeler.

OCTOBER 24, 2022

2022 MLB Playoffs: Yankees bullpen comes through, seals Game 1 victory

The Yankees' bullpen came into the postseason with injuries and absences but got through the Guardians unscathed in Game 1, Jake Mintz write...

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Notches second save Loaisiga gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning to record his second save of the season in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rangers.

Impact The Yankees' closer picture remains cloudy heading into the postseason -- Scott Effross got the save Monday, while Lou Trivino picked up the team's last save before that Sept. 27. Loaisiga has been pitching well enough to put himself in the late-inning mix, posting a 1.72 ERA and 1.09 WHIP over 15.2 innings since the beginning of September, but he's more likely to handle a setup role in the playoffs.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Judge hits 62nd HR, Cole Ks record as Yankees split in Texas

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge led off the nightcap with his American League-record 62nd home run and Gerrit Cole set the franchise single-season strikeouts record even as New York lo...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Judge held homerless, still at 60, Jays beat Yankees in 10th

Aaron Judge stayed at 60 home runs, one shy of Roger Maris’ American League record, and the New York Yankees’ bid to clinch the AL East stalled when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit an RB...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs win Friday Loaisiga (2-3) earned the win over Boston on Friday, allowing two hits and striking out two batters over two scoreless innings.

Impact Loaisiga took over in the top of the eighth inning with the score tied 4-4 and quickly retired the side in order. After the Yankees scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the frame, Loaisiga was allowed to return in the ninth to close things out. He surrendered a pair of one-out singles that put the tying run in scoring position but was able to finish off the job. That the Yankees stuck with the right-hander despite some tension indicates the unsettled nature of their closer role more than his effectiveness this season. Loaisiga has taken a step back with a 4.43 ERA and 1.32 WHIP overall in 2022, and he's given up five runs (three earned) over his past six innings.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Judge hits 53rd HR, Yankees stop Rays, avoid 3-game sweep

Aaron Judge led off the game with his major league-leading 53rd homer and the New York Yankees stopped the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 to avoid a three-game sweep

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees' Jonathan Loaisiga shows signs he could be big playoff weapon Yankees righty Jonathan Loaisiga gave them just what they needed in a return-to-form outing vs. the Mets.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • NJ.COM

Notches four-out save Loaisiga struck out one batter over 1.1 perfect innings and earned a save over the Mets on Monday.

Impact Loaisiga needed just 12 pitches (nine strikes) to retire all four batters he faced in Monday's victory. It was his first save of the season and first opportunity since blowing a save against the White Sox on May 12. Loaisiga is now sporting a 5.76 ERA through 34 appearances on the year. He could be looking at some more action as the closer with Clay Holmes (back) and Scott Effross (shoulder) out; neither Aroldis Chapman nor Lou Trivino pitched in Monday's contest.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Judge 47th HR, Yanks top Scherzer, Mets 4-2 in Subway Series

Aaron Judge connected off Max Scherzer for his major league-leading 47th home run, Andrew Benintendi drove in two runs and the New York Yankees withstood a botched popup by rookie...

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss Tuesday Loaisiga (2-3) was tagged with the loss against Seattle on Tuesday, allowing an unearned run on two hits and a walk while recording one out in the 13th inning.

Impact The teams played to a scoreless standstill through 12 frames, and Loaisiga was brought in to handle the 13th. He allowed a leadoff single to Cal Raleigh and issued an intentional walk to load the bases with one out before Luis Torrens notched a walkoff single. Since returning from a shoulder injury July 14, Loaisiga has posted a 5.63 ERA and 1.88 WHIP over eight innings and hasn't notched a hold or a save over 11 appearances. He doesn't appear to be among manager Aaron Boone's preferred high-leverage options at the moment.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB trade deadline 2022: Should Yankees go all-in for Juan Soto?

Juan Soto is the biggest potential target, but there are a few directions the Yankees could go to improve at the deadline, Jake Mintz writes...

JULY 27, 2022

Knocked around in return Loaisiga pitched two-thirds of an inning against the Reds on Thursday, allowing three run on four hits. He did not walk or strike out any batters.

Impact Loaisiga missed nearly two months with a shoulder injury, so his return was a welcome sight for the Yankees bullpen. However, things didn't go as planned in his first game back, as the right-hander gave up four singles and three runs that turned a 1-1 tie into a 4-1 deficit. Loaisiga was exceptional for New York last season, but he's struggled to an 8.31 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 18:10 K:BB over 17.1 innings so far in 2022.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees shake up pitching staff again with Luis Severino on IL, Jonathan Loaisiga and Ryan Weber back The Yankees made a roster move after Wednesday night's win and another prior to Thursday's game.

JULY 14, 2022 • NJ.COM

Yankees activate reliever Jonathan Loaisiga from injured list He returns with a 1-2 record, a blown save and an ugly bruise of a 7.02 ERA over 18 appearances.

JULY 14, 2022 • MCALL.COM

Returning from injured list Loaisiga (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Max Goodman of SI.com reports.

Impact Loaisiga has been sidelined by shoulder inflammation since late May, but he'll rejoin the Yankees just ahead of the All-Star break after a two-game rehab stint in the minors. The 27-year-old has struggled to a 7.02 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 18:10 K:BB across 16.2 innings this year, so he may need to prove he's back in good form before the team returns him to the high-leverage role he filled last season.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees square off against the Reds in series rubber match

Both the New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds try to extend win streak, take on the Yankees

The Cincinnati Reds will try to keep a five-game win streak intact when they play the New York Yankees

JULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rehab moves to Triple-A Loaisiga (shoulder) had his rehab assignment shifted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and will start on Tuesday.

Impact Loaisiga will make another rehab appearance Tuesday, starting for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in what could be his final outing prior to returning to the big leagues. The right-hander could return prior to the All-Star break, though it may make more sense to wait until after the festivities to activate him.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE