Fernando Cruz

Fernando Cruz failed to record an out Tuesday, allowing five runs on two hits and three walks in the Yankees’ loss to Detroit.

Fantasy Impact

Cruz’s ERA rose to 3.76 with a 1.13 WHIP across 40 2/3 innings this season. While he’s shown strong strikeout ability with 65 Ks, his control issues and inconsistent usage limit his fantasy appeal outside of deeper leagues that count holds.

The Yankees activated RHP Fernando Cruz from the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Cruz officially makes his return from an oblique injury. He should return a middle relief role in the Yankees bullpen.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that Fernando Cruz could be activated from the injured list either on Sunday or Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Cruz made his fourth minor league rehab appearance on Friday, throwing 18 pitches over 1.1 innings. Despite posting a 12.27 ERA during the assignment, Boone feels Cruz is ready to be activated in the next couple of days.

Fernando Cruz is scheduled to make a four-out appearance in the minors on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

If all goes well during Cruz's outing on Friday, the expectation is that he will be activated for the series against the Washington Nationals, which begins on Monday.

Fernando Cruz is expected to pitch on Sunday and Tuesday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre as part of his rehab assignment.

Fantasy Impact

After allowing two runs in a 21-pitch outing on Thursday, Cruz is scheduled to pitch again on Sunday and Tuesday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the team plans to reinstate him from the injured list shortly after. Cruz has been sidelined with a left oblique strain since June 30.