Yankees Place Cruz on IL Due to Injury and Circulatory Concerns
The Yankees have selected reliever Geoff Hartlieb's contract and placed Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list due to a high-grade oblique strain. Cruz's absence is significant as he has been effective with a 3.00 ERA and a high strikeout rate. Hartlieb, with a 3.34 ERA in Triple-A, is expected to bolster the bullpen, while infielder CJ Alexander was designated for assignment to make room on the roster.