yankees Roster Moves: Stanton, LeMahieu Among Injured as Opening Day nears
NEW YORK – with opening Day less than 24 hours away, the New York Yankees have announced a series of roster moves, including placing key players on the injured list. These adjustments come as the team navigates injuries during spring training and aims to finalize its roster for the start of the 2025 Major League Baseball season.
Yankees Send De Los Santos to Minors, Place Eight on Injured List
Right-handed pitcher Yerry De Los Santos has been optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after a solid spring performance. The Dominican pitcher posted a 1-0 record with a 1.93 ERA and nine strikeouts over 9.1 innings. However, the Yankees are also dealing with several injuries that have impacted their roster decisions.
Key Players Sidelined: Stanton, LeMahieu, Schmidt, Loáisiga Out with Injuries
Among the most notable moves, Giancarlo Stanton has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 24, due to epicondylitis in both elbows. DJ LeMahieu is also on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 24, with a strained left calf. Right-handed pitcher Clarke Schmidt is sidelined with tendinitis in his right rotator cuff and placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to march 24. Jonathan Loáisiga continues to recover from elbow surgery and has been placed on the 15-day injured list, also retroactive to March 24.
full List of Yankees Roster Moves
Here’s a complete breakdown of the roster adjustments:
- Yerry De Los Santos optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Clayton Beeter placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 24) with right shoulder impingement syndrome.
- JT Brubaker placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 24) with left rib fractures.
- scott Effross placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 24) with a strained left hamstring.
- Ian Hamilton placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 24) due to a viral illness.
- DJ LeMahieu placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to March 24) with a strained left calf.
- jonathan Loáisiga placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 24) recovering from right elbow surgery.
- Clarke Schmidt placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 24) with right rotator cuff tendinitis.
- Giancarlo Stanton placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to March 24) with epicondylitis in both elbows.
**With several pitchers placed on the injured list, what options dose the Yankees’ pitching staff have to fill the gaps, and are there any prospects who could perhaps step up?**
Yankees Roster Moves: Stanton, LeMahieu Among Injured as Opening Day Nears
NEW YORK – With Opening Day less than 24 hours away, the New York Yankees have announced a series of roster moves, including placing key players on the injured list. These adjustments come as the team navigates injuries during spring training and aims to finalize its roster for the start of the 2025 Major League Baseball season.
Yankees Send De Los Santos to Minors, Place Eight on Injured List
Right-handed pitcher Yerry De Los Santos has been optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after a solid spring performance. the Dominican pitcher posted a 1-0 record with a 1.93 ERA and nine strikeouts over 9.1 innings. Though, the Yankees are also dealing with several injuries that have impacted their roster decisions.
Key Players Sidelined: Stanton, LeMahieu, Schmidt, Loáisiga Out with Injuries
Among the most notable moves, giancarlo Stanton has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 24, due to epicondylitis in both elbows. DJ LeMahieu is also on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 24, with a strained left calf. Right-handed pitcher Clarke Schmidt is sidelined with tendinitis in his right rotator cuff and placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to March 24. Jonathan Loáisiga continues to recover from elbow surgery and has been placed on the 15-day injured list, also retroactive to March 24.
Full List of Yankees Roster Moves
Here’s a complete breakdown of the roster adjustments:
- Yerry De Los Santos optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-barre.
- clayton Beeter placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 24) with right shoulder impingement syndrome.
- JT Brubaker placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 24) with left rib fractures.
- Scott Effross placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 24) with a strained left hamstring.
- Ian hamilton placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 24) due to a viral illness.
- DJ LeMahieu placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to March 24) with a strained left calf.
- Jonathan Loáisiga placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 24) recovering from right elbow surgery.
- Clarke Schmidt placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 24) with right rotator cuff tendinitis.
- Giancarlo Stanton placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to March 24) with epicondylitis in both elbows.
Yankees Roster Moves: Q&A
Q: What is “retroactive” on the injured list?
A: ”Retroactive” means the injury start date is set before the official placement. This allows players to potentially return sooner, as the days on the IL count from the retroactive date.
Q: Why are some players on the 10-day IL and others on the 15-day IL?
A: The length of the IL depends on the severity of the injury and MLB rules. Typically, position players and pitchers with less serious injuries are placed on the 10-day IL, while more severe or longer-term injuries warrant the 15-day IL.
Q: who is Yerry De Los Santos and why was he sent to the minors despite a good spring?
A: Yerry De Los Santos is a right-handed pitcher for the Yankees. Despite a good spring training, he was sent to Triple-A to give him more consistent playing time and advancement opportunities. This decision is a strategic roster move.
Q: What is epicondylitis?
A: Epicondylitis, in Stanton’s case, is more commonly known as “tennis elbow,” It’s the inflammation of the tendons in the elbow.
Q: When is the 2025 Yankees Opening Day?
A: The opening day is very close,less than 24 hours away from the declaration of the roster moves!
These roster moves highlight the dynamic nature of baseball and the impact of injuries. Keep an eye on the Yankees as they adjust their strategy and lineup for the start of the season!
