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
Yankees' Jonathan Loaisiga Headed for Testing on Elbow Yankees reliever Jonathan Loaisiga is headed for testing on his elbow.
APRIL 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Visiting doctor on Monday Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that the MRI Loaisiga underwent before Friday's game against the Rangers revealed "nothing structurally alarming," but he isn't throwing...
Impact Loaisiga had been experiencing renewed soreness in this elbow, and while the MRI doesn't appear to suggest there's no structural damage for the right-hander, it's concerning enough that the reliever will visit with Dr. Ahmad on Monday. Loasiga has been on the injured list since near the start of April, and has no clear timetable for a potential return.
APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoing testing on elbow Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Loaisiga will undergo testing after experiencing soreness on his right elbow, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
Impact Loaisiga felt renewed soreness in his right elbow after throwing Wednesday, and the Yankees will undergo the testing to see if there's any structural damage. The right-hander has been on the injured list since April 6 with inflammation in his elbow, and he isn't likely to return in the coming weeks even if the tests reveal no new damage.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Renewed soreness after throwing Loaisiga (elbow) felt renewed soreness after throwing Wednesday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
Impact Loaisiga had been doing daily flat-ground throwing sessions, but that's on pause for now as the Yankees try to determine the severity of this setback. The 28-year-old reliever has been on the injured list since April 6 due to right elbow inflammation and there is no current timetable for his return. It's likely to be at least a couple more weeks.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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
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2022 MLB Playoffs: Yankees bullpen comes through, seals Game 1 victory
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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 sweepSEPTEMBER 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
